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DESCRIPTION:Unearthing the past requires a different set of research and re
 porting strategies. Journalist Lee Hawkins has spent years honing this cra
 ft\, culminating in the publication last year of his book “I Am Nobody
 ’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free.” Drawing o
 n genealogy\, genetic testing\, archival research and shoe-leather reporti
 ng\, Hawkins’ memoir reveals the violent fate of many of his forebears g
 oing back to slavery\, the devastating effects of Jim Crow\, and the inter
 generational trauma that ultimately set the course of his own life and upb
 ringing. In this webinar\, we’ll discuss how journalists can use histori
 cal research to power their own work\, adding crucial perspectives and fin
 dings that can recast the present.\n\n \n\nWhether you’re a reporter loo
 king to add historical context and depth to your stories about individuals
 \, families or communities\, or a writer pursuing your own memoir or autob
 iographical project\, this webinar will provide ideas\, tips and lessons t
 o advance your journey into the past. We’ll discuss methods for conducti
 ng archival research\, how genetic testing can identify potential sources\
 , and how to turn leads into hard-won interviews. We’ll also share tips 
 for that classic journalistic challenge: How do you get reluctant sources 
 to talk about difficult subjects when they finally answer the door?\n\n \n
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