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Ancestor's Footprints with Bernice Alexander Bennett

Ancestor's Footprints with Bernice Alexander Bennett

Written by: Bernice Alexander Bennett
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Welcome to Ancestor's Footprints—the podcast where the past comes alive! Whether you're a curious beginner, an avid genealogist, or someone who believes that uncovering family history is a lifelong journey, this show is for you. With each episode, we'll bring you incredible stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you trace your roots and connect with your heritage. I’ve lined up passionate experts who will not only share their knowledge and resources but also answer your most pressing genealogy questions. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden gems in your family’s history and inspire you to take the next step in your journey. So, get ready to explore, discover, and honor the footprints your ancestors left behind. Your story starts here.

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Episodes
  • Beyond the 1870 Brickwall with Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved with Robin Proudie

    Beyond the 1870 Brickwall with Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved with Robin Proudie
    Jul 1 2026
    Beyond the 1870 Brick Wall with Descendants of St. Louis University Enslaved

    The Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved (DSLUE) is a descendant-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to the pillars of Remembrance, Restoration, and Reparative Justice. DSLUE works to preserve and honor the legacies of more than 70 men, women, and children enslaved by the Jesuits in Missouri between 1823 and 1865. Through education, advocacy, memorialization, and direct action, the organization seeks to restore dignity to descendants while encouraging institutions to acknowledge historical harms and pursue meaningful repair. Robin Proudie is a direct descendant of Charles F. Chauvin and Henrietta Mills-Chauvin, as well as the Queen, Hawkins, Brown, Tyler, and Blacklock families. Her ancestors were among those enslaved by the Jesuits whose labor helped build and sustain Saint Louis University, Georgetown University, and other Jesuit institutions. Inspired by her family's history, Robin founded DSLUE and co-founder of the White Marsh Historical Society to ensure that the stories, sacrifices, and enduring legacy of these families are remembered and that descendants have a voice in shaping the future of truth, accountability, and reparative justice.

    Robin Proudie is the Founder and Executive Director of the Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved (DSLUE), a descendant-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to Remembrance, Restoration, and Reparative Justice. A U.S. Navy veteran and retired federal civil servant, Robin is a nationally recognized advocate for descendant engagement and historical repair. She is also a founding board member of the White Marsh Historical Society and a direct descendant of Jesuit-enslaved ancestors whose labor helped build and sustain Georgetown University, Saint Louis University, and other Catholic churches, schools and farms in Missouri.

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    31 mins
  • The Story Lives On: Tracing Freedom, Faith, and Family Through Generations with Carol A. Turner

    The Story Lives On: Tracing Freedom, Faith, and Family Through Generations with Carol A. Turner
    Jun 24 2026
    "The Story Lives On: Tracing Freedom, Faith, and Family Through Generations."

    Today's episode will feature Carol Turner who is a descendant of the historic Quander, Carter, Ford, Jasper, Lucas, Robinson, and Cherokee families. Her ancestry includes Nancy Carter Quander, who was freed from the estate of George Washington in 1801 and later married Charles Quander, helping establish one of America's oldest documented Black families.

    Carol A. Turner, a technology executive, family historian, genealogist, digital creator, and ambassador of the Black and Brown diaspora. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in technology, cybersecurity, and program management, Carol has led transformational initiatives across federal agencies, global corporations, and major financial institutions. A proud Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Carol will celebrate 35 years of membership this October. She is also a cousin of Nellie Quander, the incorporator and first Supreme President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. Passionate about preserving history and uplifting culture, Carol uses technology, genealogy, storytelling, and digital media to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and enduring legacy of the African diaspora while inspiring future generations to honor their heritage and embrace their possibilities.

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    26 mins
  • Enslaved on the Trail of Tears with Terry J. Ligon

    Enslaved on the Trail of Tears with Terry J. Ligon
    Jun 3 2026
    Ancestor's Footprints is featuring author Terry J. Ligon’s groundbreaking book "Enslaved on the Trail of Tears: Race, Removal, and the Transformation of Indian Territory." His research challenges common oversimplifications about the Trail of Tears by revealing that thousands of enslaved African-descended people were forcibly removed alongside the so-called Five Civilized Tribes, with many being named through his genealogical research using documents like Dawes Commission records, census data, and muster rolls.

    Terry J. Ligon is a founding member of the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California and the Choctaw Chickasaw Freedmen Association. For decades, he has dedicated his work to researching and preserving the history of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Freedmen and illuminating the lives of formerly enslaved people in Indian Territory.

    His passion for genealogy began in 1987 when his father entrusted him with family photographs, letters, and documents that opened the door to a deeper understanding of their family history. That journey led Terry to become a respected genealogist, lecturer, and researcher whose work has helped countless people reconnect with their own ancestral stories.

    Terry’s research into his own ancestor, Bettie Love-Ligon, uncovered a remarkable legal and historical story that eventually reached the United States Supreme Court in the case known as “Equity Case 7071.” His scholarship continues to bridge genealogy, history, law, and memory in ways that challenge long-held assumptions about race, citizenship, belonging, and identity in Native and African American history.

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    41 mins
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