The Washington family came together in the great city of Milwaukee, WI, July 22-24, for its 2022 family reunion. Matriarchs and patriarchs of this city include Buddy, Herman and Mildred Washington, Rosetta W. Hollins and George Washington, Sr., the last living of eleven siblings born to Thomas and Essie Washington. Special thanks to the cities of Milwaukee and Grafton for … [Read more...] about Washington family celebrates reunion in Milwaukee
Family Reunions
The History of the Black Family Reunion and how to plan one
African American family reunions date back to Emancipation. Former slaves would place “Information Wanted” advertisements in newspapers in search of family. The Great Migration, between 1915-1940, of nearly four million African Americans from the South to the North, would greatly inspire family reunions. During these gatherings, extended family was significant, as families were … [Read more...] about The History of the Black Family Reunion and how to plan one