The Preservation Of History is An Artform

In this week's episode, Shamekia Ingram is dropping gems of insight into her passion for all things Black Culture and Black History. If you have no idea what it means to preserve your familial history, tune in to hear her down-to-earth, practical approach to stop procrastinating and start preserving. 

Who is Shamekia? 

• She is the author of the blog Preservation in Color.
• She is a full-time engineer with a focus on planning.
• She is creative with her hands in multiple projects.
• She lives abroad with tons of stamps on her passport. 
• She is also passionate about helping the black community preserve its history.  

Her blog Preservation in Color focuses on preserving black history and culture. She believes that it is our responsibility to document important aspects of our background, family, and culture. 

Shemekia shares insight on why it is important to preserve the most important historical facts about your family.  Regardless of your background, culture, or ethnicity, her insight will awaken the "I want to know more about my family" within you. 

• Build your family tree. Keep your family story intact forever by storing it on a family tree.
• Take a DNA test. Equip your family for the future by giving them an insight into their past with an ancestry DNA test.
• Record audio or video  interviews with family members.  
• Conduct online search for family records. 

Website: http://preservationincolor.com
IG:https://www.instagram.com/preservationincolor