Our coverage of Black History month continues with a discussion with author Joe Carvalho, III. His book, “Black Families in Hampden County, Massachusetts 1650-1865” has been updated. Saldo and Carvalho discuss some of the African Americans who made a difference in this region and the wider world.  Want to learn more? Join Carvalho on February 8th 2012 at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, 99-101 Newbury Street, Boston, MA from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

This event is free but does require registration, for registration information visit:

http://www.americanancestors.org/Event.aspx?id=25857