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AFRICA FEST 2013 - Saturday, August 17, 2013, 10:0 am - 10:00 pm at WARNER PARK

End of the Year Gala, Tuesday December 31st, Sheraton Hotel, Madison

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You can put your knowledge of the spelling of African names by participating in this important project; it is fascinating. Type the name in the Search Tools window, search and see if you can discover slaves from your region
 
 The African Origins Project invites members of the public to assist in identifying the historical origins of Africans transported in the transatlantic slave trade. This website presents details of thousands of Africans liberated from slaving vessels in the early 19th century. Those with knowledge of African languages, cultural naming practices, and ethnic groups can assist in identifying these Africans' origins by drawing on their own expertise to identify the likely ethno-linguistic origin of an individual's name.
 
 Here is the site:
http://african-origins.com/african-data/

--Emilie

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