Chris Haley is Director of Research for the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis. 2010 marks his fifth year as Executive Director of the Utopia Film Festival held in Greenbelt, Maryland. He has served on several Boards, including the Historic London Town Foundation, the Jake Savage Foundation and the Annapolis Arts Alliance Foundation. His script for the 2004 The Reconciliation Walk for Slavery and Penitence held in Annapolis helped garner the Maryland Tourism Council Global Marketing Award for the Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Foundation. He is the nephew of Alex Haley, author of Roots.

Friday 7:00 p.m. FR-H Haley. Friday Night Banquet.
“My Genealogy: Now and Then.” Chris Haley, actor, musician, genealogist, and nephew of Roots author Alex Haley, will talk about how genealogy has changed and yet remained the same over the years. This presentation includes family photos, documents, music and Chris’ thoughts on his dual African / heritage. Be prepared for an entertaining, educational and engaging presentation. Banquet guests will have a chance to win an autographed, hardback first edition copy of Roots. [All]