Your Family's Legacy — Discovery Questionnaire

Before you begin — take a moment and picture one elder in your family. A grandparent, a parent, an aunt or uncle. Someone who carries stories no one has ever written down. Answer every question with that person in mind.

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Email address

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Question 1 of 9

What is your connection to the African diaspora?

I immigrated myself My parents immigrated My grandparents or earlier Married into the family Other

Question 2 of 9

Which region does your family's story originate from?

Select all that apply.

West Africa East Africa Southern Africa Central Africa North Africa Caribbean diaspora Not sure — that is part of the problem

Question 3 of 9

Can your children — or the next generation in your family — name the town or village your grandparents came from?

Yes, they know it well They have a vague idea No, they would not know I do not have children yet

Question 4 of 9

Have you already lost someone whose stories are now gone with them?

Yes, and I grieve what was lost Yes, but we captured some of it Not yet — but this question just hit me No, my elders are still alive

Question 5 of 9

How old is the primary elder or storyteller this project would center on?

👤 Under 60 Time is on your side — for now 👤 In their 60s A good season to begin 👤 In their 70s The window is open — use it ⚠️ In their 80s This is the time — do not wait ⚠️ 90 or older Time is very short — begin now 📖 Already passed A posthumous memoir is still possible

Question 6 of 9

What type of story is at the heart of this legacy project?

Select all that apply.

✈️ Migration and survival Journey to a new country 📖 Faith and spiritual legacy Beliefs passed through generations 🕊️ War or displacement Survival through conflict 🌳 Family lineage Names, roots, ancestry 🗣️ Culture and language Traditions at risk of fading 💼 Business legacy Entrepreneurship, pioneering careers

Question 7 of 9

What is your biggest fear if this project never gets done?

The stories die when this person dies My children won't know where they come from The family loses its shared story Lessons that cost dearly will be forgotten All of the above

Question 8 of 9

How urgent does this feel for you right now?

It can wait It cannot wait

Moderate urgency

Is there a milestone driving this project?

Family reunion Milestone birthday Elder's health declining Just the weight of time Other milestone

Question 9 of 9

What would it mean to you personally to hold this book in your hands?

Take a moment with this one. There is no wrong answer — and your words here matter more than you might think.

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Your answers go directly to Mina at Ai Zone Studio. You will hear back within one business day — with a personal response, not a template.

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In the meantime, the stories are still there. And now, so is a plan.

Your family's story deserves to outlive the people who lived it.

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