On Thursday, June 28, 2007, the Illinois Humanities Council hosted the event: Where Did You Come From? Genetics and Genealogy at the Newberry Library centered on a moderated panel featuring myself, author Ronne Hartfield and geneticist Dr. Rick Kittles.
This event, presented in partnership with the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society, American Medical Association, the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture at the University of Chicago, the DuSable Museum of African American History, The Historymakers, The Newberry Library, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, was also taped by the crew of 60 Minutes and the Illinois Channel.
Due to various technical difficulties that panelists experienced and limited time, I was not able to give my formal presentation that included my prepared remarks and aligned slideshow. That said, I adjusted my comments accordingly, and this is what ensued . . .
Click here to listen to my presentation.
