Posts By: Alonzo Felder

  In January 1918 Ned Felder, on the word of a white spectator, was collared, kicked, jailed, and fined for “disloyal talk” towards white troops. This event occurs at the start of the US mobilization for the war. so, Ned hadn’t yet gone to Europe–neither have the marching troops he supposedly disparaged. By April, Ned had… Continue reading →

Culture and History Museums In keeping with the mission of My Roots Foundation of honoring our ancestors we present the following release detailing African American Museums in America. These museums often display historical artifacts dedicated to cultural preservation and to telling the stories of African American contributions. Museum tours can be great ways of learning… Continue reading →

WDYTYA At my church we’ve just started a series on “Truth.”  It got me thinking about the TV series WDYTYA (Who Do You Think You Are). On the show, guests are given the chance to discover their heritage and learn about the people who lead up to them. There is always that moment when folks… Continue reading →

Emma Didlake, who is African-American and was born in Alabama, is not only believed to be the nation’s oldest surviving veteran, she was a trailblazer, joining the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps in 1943 when she was 38 and a mother of five. Example of a wise leader.  The aged deserve kindness and respect. Here we… Continue reading →

Growing up the only child of a single mom I sometimes felt cheated. I wondered what other kids knew about their families. The other boys always seem to know so much about their dad’s and had wonderful stories about the exploits of their dads when they were young. I had no stories. You see, I loved… Continue reading →