My Roots Foundation

Honoring our ancestors through the Discovery, Preservation, and Sharing of your family history!

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children whose families discuss everyday events and family history more often have higher self-esteem and stronger self-concepts. And adolescents with a stronger knowledge of family history have more robust identities, better coping skills. https://t.co/cxCo9XjIqp

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Happy Arbor Day folks!

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45 ways to #honor departed #family members during the #holidays.

Check it out the full list on our website at https://t.co/U6IO1u9p5K

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Thursday is here, with more ways to #honor departed #family members during the #holidays.
· Pick a few special items that belonged to your loved one; donate them to friends or family who will appreciate them.
· Make a memorial decoration in honor of your loved one.

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Happy Wednesday! Here are 2 more ways to #honor departed #family members during the #holidays.
· Include one of your loved one’s favorite dishes in your holiday meal.
· Adopt a family in memory of your loved one. This can be done through a church, Salvation Army, or Goodwill.

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2 more ways to #honor departed #family members during the #holidays.
• Light a candle in your home in memory of the person you have lost.
• Hold a memorial service or candlelight vigil.

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2 ways to #honor departed loved ones during the #holidays.
• Create a new tradition in memory of your loved one.
• Put out a ‘memory stocking’, ‘memory box’, or a special place where you & others can write down memories you treasure. Pick a time to read them together.

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Today is #GivingTuesday! If each of our Twitter followers donates just $10 today, with the match from Facebook and PayPal, we would reach our fundraising goal! We know everyone may not be able to donate, so if you can make a donation, please give generously.

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How I Did It: Used Newspapers to Build the Story of my Ancestor's Life - Family Tree https://t.co/SOfWPwLOqR

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@UNC @ChancellorFolt Using the past to create a better future! Well done @ChancellorFolt. #UNC225

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Are you prepared? https://t.co/JwQOma62yD

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Earth Day https://t.co/v69hrYy0qg

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Without women, we would have no history! Happy #InternationalWomansDay!

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Do you know your family history? Take the 'Do you know scale' developed by Dr. Marshall Duke and @RobynFivush of @EmoryUniversity. https://t.co/6MFJdlnt5g

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Resources for Finding Your Biological Family https://t.co/P5ZtuEJGQB

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This #PresidentsDay we honor our first President, George Washington, whose birthday is February 22. We also traditionally honor President Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is February 12. https://t.co/swfQgeLrFj

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Resources for African American Research https://t.co/wiqv7JLuMF

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“What happened during ‘the dash’ because you’re in ‘the dash’ now” @MyRootsFound @wavinglibrarian @pinehollowreads #familyhistory

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So, you are thinking about using a DNA test kit to further your genealogical research. Before you swab your cheek, and drop it in the mailbox; there are a few things you might want to consider.
https://t.co/pTDS0PkcJE

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Should I use a DNA test kit? https://t.co/pTDS0PkcJE