Exploring Hispanic, Indigenous and African Caribbean Roots
Saturday, 18 July 2026 at 2pm
Online
Exploring Hispanic, Indigenous and African Caribbean Roots
Presented by Irisneri Alicea Flores
Sponsored by MDPLS
Exploring Hispanic Genealogy & Indigenous and African Caribbean Roots is an engaging and educational presentation that introduces participants to the rich, complex history of Caribbean and Latin American ancestry. Led by genealogist Irisneri Alicea Flores, this program explores how Indigenous Taíno, African, and Spanish histories intersect and are reflected in genealogical records and family histories.
Attendees will learn how to begin tracing their roots using historical documents, oral histories, and DNA, while gaining a deeper understanding of Hispanic naming traditions, colonial record systems, and the unique challenges of uncovering Indigenous and African ancestry. The presentation also explores how cultural identity has been shaped across generations and offers practical resources and tools to genealogical research.
This program is ideal for anyone interested in family history, cultural heritage, or discovering ancestral connections within the Caribbean and broader Hispanic world.
