Engaging with the Freedmen's Bureau Project

The video emphasizes the importance of remembering historical names to keep their spirit alive. It highlights the Freedmen's Bureau project, which transcribes historical records to help African American families reconnect with their Civil War-era ancestors. Viewers are encouraged to get involved by visiting a specific website. Laurence Fishburne invites viewers to explore more historical content and subscribe for updates.

Why is it important to remember names from the past?

• To change historical events

• To create new historical records

• To forget past mistakes

• To keep their spirit alive today

What is the main goal of the Freedmen's Bureau project?

• To create fictional stories

• To erase historical data

• To preserve names lost over time

• To transcribe modern records

How can African American families benefit from the project?

• By finding new family members

• By learning new languages

• By traveling to historical sites

• By reconnecting with Civil War-era ancestors

What does Laurence Fishburne encourage viewers to do?

• Read fictional books

• Explore more historical content

• Subscribe to a cooking channel

• Watch sports videos

Where can viewers go to get involved with the project?

• freedmenproject.org

• civilwarhistory.net

• history.com/readingforroots

• ancestry.com