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On 8-18-18, direct descendants of an African who was enslaved in America will be stripping themselves of the black and African American identity to self identify as ddAeas (day-uhs). As a sui generis group in this country, this identify will begin the unification of all descendants of slaves who presently exist in obscurity. Public Law 115-102…[Read more]

Join us in Maryland October, 14th for the Gu272 Descendants Association Genealogy Gathering. https://www.gu272.net/event/save-date-maryland-gu272-descendants-association-genealogy-gathering/?instance_id=22

GU272 Descendants Association Genealogy Gathering in Maryland (2017-10-14)The GU272 Descendants Association is hosting a Genealogy Gathering in Maryland to help descendants with the process of gathering information to update their family tree in preparation of their application for membership in the GU272 Descendants Association. Membership in the GU272 Descendants Associ

Join the GU272 Descendants Association Genealogy Gathering on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM. Register via this link to receive log on information: http://bit.ly/2hKWYlz

The GU272 Descendants Association Gathering in Donaldsonville will go on as planned, though it may end a little early due to inclement weather. Rain is expected, so bring rain gear.

Join me today at 4:OO P.M. on “Live From the Pullman National Monument” . https://bbsradio.com/livefrompnm

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The Georgetown Memory Project has provided an update on the search for descendants. http://bit.ly/GU272JRArt

A live webcast of the ceremonies at Georgetown will be hosted by Southern University in Baton Rouge and Southern University in New Orleans. It’s open to the public and descendants are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeITJVyDr3S1byS6L8L730Mvft0keiDX4myH4-k7hJSqQsWeQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

http://www.georgetown.edu/news/isaac-hawkins-hall

Georgetown to Rename Building for Isaac Hawkins, One of 272 Enslaved in 1838 SaleDedication of Isaac Hawkins Hall honors the lives of the 272 enslaved children, women and men who were sold by the Maryland Province of Jesuits in 1838 to benefit the university.

http://slavery.georgetown.edu/building-dedication-prayer-service/#_ga=1.38621027.1788251664.1491844369

April 18 Liturgy & Dedication Ceremony – Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation

Hello, a descendant of Regis Gough, one of the 272 that stayed in MD, while searching amongst the plantation sites for his grsve site, I came across the following grave. Enjoy.. IMG_1858

Lots of activity around the GU272 descendants. On February 18, descendant Rochell Prator organized a very informative meeting in Rosadale, La for Gu272 descendants. It was very well attended and descendants were very engaged during and after the meeting. GU272 Descendants 2_25_17 Rosedale

GU272 Descendants Speak: http://wwno.org/post/georgetown-university-sold-272-enslaved-people-louisiana-descendants-speak-part-ii

Georgetown University Sold 272 Enslaved People To Louisiana: The Descendants Speak (Part II)TriPod: New Orleans at 300 returns with part two of its series about one of the largest sales of enslaved people in our country’s history, and an attempt

GU272 Descendants speak: http://wwno.org/post/georgetown-university-sold-272-enslaved-people-louisiana-descendants-speak-part-i

Georgetown University Sold 272 Enslaved People To Louisiana: The Descendants Speak (Part I)TriPod: New Orleans @300 returns with the first in a two-part series about one of the largest sales of enslaved people in our country’s history. In 1838,

I’m looking forward to attending out first Genealogy Workshop on Saturday, January 28, fom 12 noon to 3:00 pm at the New Orleans Public. I hope other family in other locations will join us via internet, and that we’ll use this forum too ask questions and share information.

I’m really looking forward to growing and connecting the branches of our…[Read more]

Hello Everyone, I have implemented the event calendar to the right. Any other feature requests/ideas please send them to info@gu272.net, Cheers, Alex

Welcome new members.