* Diversity * Family * Genealogy * History * Conflict Resolution * The Legacy of Slavery * Identity * Human Rights * Womens Studies * Sociology

* African American Studies

These are issues important to all of us. Shannon Lanier, Jefferson/Hemings descendant, and Jane Feldman, author/photojournalist, have found a way to encompass all of these topics in their powerful, thought provoking, interactive presentation... JEFFERSONS CHILDREN The Story of One American Family (Random House, 2nd edition) by co-authors Lanier and Feldman, is used in course curricula in many junior high schools, high schools, and colleges around the country. It has become a powerful catalyst for discussion on issues of Race and Family. Prestigious Columbia University and Rutgers University use the book in courses on Race and the Law. Historical essays are contributed by Annette Gordon-Reed, recent recipient of both the Pulitzer Prize, and the MacArthur Genius award. Other contributors include award winning journalist, and family member, Lucian K. Truscott IV. We both feel that the only way to confront racism is to discuss it, by learning to celebrate our differences and our commonalties. When people see how closely we are all related their perceptions really change! -Jane Feldman Expanding on JEFFERSONS CHILDREN, the co-authors have produced an interactive multimedia presentation that helps to demystify race and explore our interconnectedness. I think people are fascinated just us seeing us, as co-authors, presenting this information together, said Lanier. They see two people, of different genders, races, & generations. One of us is blood family, and one has become family. People seem to really appreciate the culmination of our varying perspectives. Jane and Shannon have spoken at many schools, colleges, and organizations about their work. They have shared a program on First Amendment Rights with Maya Angelou and have been keynote speakers at the American Library Association conference, at a conference of 3000 Barnes and Nobles Superstore Managers, C-Spans Book TV and more. Together they have taught special interactive workshops on Oral History, Multiculturalism and encourage participants of all ages to tell their own rich stories. For more information on bringing Jane and Shannon to visit your school, college, or organization, tailoring subject matter to the specific need of your group, contact Jane Feldman JaneFeldmanPhoto@gmail.com 518-322-3657 Shannon Lanier Mr.Lanier@Yahoo.com 330-206-1818