Kinnected Roots

Kinnected Roots
Podcast Description
Kinnected Roots is a storytelling podcast that explores family history, genealogy, and the rich historical threads that connect us all—especially through the lens of West Virginia. While centered on real stories from the host’s own ancestry, the podcast also delves into non-family figures and events that shaped their lives. From personal legacies to regional lore, Kinnected Roots blends biography, local history, and curiosity to bring the past to life.
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The podcast focuses on family history, genealogy, and local lore, with episodes featuring personal stories like Jo Blackwood discussing the educational impacts of the 1974 textbook controversy, and Mary Margaret Grady sharing her experiences growing up during World War II, including significant events that shaped her life.

Kinnected Roots is a storytelling podcast that explores family history, genealogy, and the rich historical threads that connect us all—especially through the lens of West Virginia. While centered on real stories from the host’s own ancestry, the podcast also delves into non-family figures and events that shaped their lives. From personal legacies to regional lore, Kinnected Roots blends biography, local history, and curiosity to bring the past to life.
Jo Blackwood (83) talks to her daughter-in-law, Julie Blackwood (52), about the “textbook controversy” of 1974 and how it shaped her teaching career.

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