Professional Genealogist Vicki McGill has had the opportunity to conduct genealogical research for a several projects for a variety of entities including Mother Jones, NBC’s Today Show, CNN and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting.
Genealogical Researcher for:
40 Acres and a Lie – a 2 year long research project exploring what we know as 40 Acres and a Mule a government program offering land to formerly enslaved people just after the Civil War. This project included genealogical research of those who were given land only to have it rescinded by President Lincoln’s replacement Andrew Johnson after his assassination. In some cases this research led to the discovery of living descendants some of whom knew the story of their ancestors receiving this land while many others did not. This project yielded multiple articles, the three part Reveal Podcast and was picked up and explored by many news outlets including NPR’s Fresh Air as well as multiple podcasts.
Prison Labor
Genealogical Research for the Center for Investigative Reporting and Reveal podcast. Shelley Doss
Genealogical Research Reveals
Craig Melvin discovers family history at International African American Museum
Aired on NBC’s Today Show – June 2023
CNN host makes discovery about his family’s past that shocks him
Aired on CNN – June 2023