Black Women Have It Going On

Genealogy

I used to believe the past was behind me. When my elderly mother asked me to secure the documentation for her land, I saw it as a chore, not a calling. I had tried genealogy before and found it hollow; I felt no connection to the struggle or the triumph of those who came before.

Yet, you cannot dig into the earth without uncovering the roots. What began as a search for a property title became a reclamation of my own spirit. I discovered that my ambition is an inheritance—a flame passed down through generations of survivors. My search revealed a complex lineage of trailblazers from all walks of life. While some chapters of our history are painful to read, they are necessary to own. This page is a space for those ‘noteworthy’ fragments of a journey that is still unfolding.

Hello,

I’m Annette

Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.

This is a space for the ‘unspoken’ stories. As a Black woman who has journeyed through childhood trauma and family alienation to find healing in God’s grace, I know what it’s like to feel lost in the shadows.

But I also know the light on the other side. Today, my life is a testimony of prayer, the joy of a second chance in marriage, and the strength of a heart reclaimed by faith. Whether you are healing from the past, navigating a diverse family, or deepening your walk with God—you are not alone. Let’s walk this path together.