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Cynthia Boatright Raleigh's avatar

I like those prompts for starting to talk about those missing people. I've thought about the ones with no name, the women with no last name, and the ones who appear once in a census and then vanish. Remembering them is one small way to give them a presence.

Linda Goin's avatar

I have black ancestors, and it's amazing how they disappear in records, even in the 20th century. I do everything I can to make them visible again.

Cynthia Boatright Raleigh's avatar

I’m sure that is a difficult job.

Linda Goin's avatar

It's a challenge. I like challenges.

Cynthia Boatright Raleigh's avatar

I do as well. I'm sure they would be honored by your remembrance, and I hope somehow they know that.

Linda Goin's avatar

You know they do. They must. Otherwise, where does hope come from?