Roots Matter ~ Blacks in Genealogy

10/06/2025

Sharpen your analytical skills and build your toolbox of research methods and sources in African American genealogy! IGHR's Course Eleven challenges you to think critically about historical context and record interpretation. Sharpen your research skills and leave no stone unturned. The daily, virtual classes (July 27-August 1) contain short, targeted lectures plus facilitated discussions and activities. Visit https://ighr.gagensociety.org/course-eleven/ to learn more. Registration ends July 5th.

29/05/2025

🎉 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 46th Annual AAHGS National Conference! 🎉

We’re heading to Charleston, SC this fall for the 46th Annual Conference of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) and you don’t want to miss it! 🌍📚

Join us October 9–11, 2025, for the nation’s largest African American genealogy and history conference, where scholars, researchers, and family historians come together to celebrate our legacy and ensure our stories are never erased.

🗓️ Dates: October 9–11, 2025
📍 Location: Embassy Suites, Charleston, SC
🏨 Hotel Info: Discounted group rates available - booking details on the registration page.

✨ What to Expect:
✅ Powerful keynote sessions
✅ Pre-conference heritage tours
✅ Hands-on workshops and panels
✅ Networking with a vibrant community
✅ Exhibitor, sponsor, and ad opportunities

📲 Don’t miss out on Early Bird pricing — visit https://aahgs.org/annualconference to register now!

Let’s come together for a powerful weekend of remembrance, research, and reconnection. We can't wait to welcome you to Charleston for ! 💚❤️🖤

12/02/2025

Call for Papers: AAHGS 2025 National Conference

The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) is thrilled to announce our 46th National Conference with the theme: "Tracing African American Ancestry: Building, Witnessing, and Shaping the Americas"!

📅 When: October 9-11, 2025
📍 Where: Charleston, SC

This year’s theme celebrates the profound influence and enduring legacy of African American communities across the Americas. It’s a call to explore our roots, honor our ancestors, and understand how their resilience and contributions continue to shape our present and future. For more information and to submit click here: https://buff.ly/40Vnn23

We’re Looking For:
Topics ranging from DNA research, genealogy basics, and military records to storytelling, technology, and more.
Presenters at all levels—beginners, intermediates, and advanced researchers.
Both new and returning speakers who are passionate about African American history and genealogy.

Deadline for submissions: February 28, 2025.
📩 Questions? Contact us at admin@aahgs.org

Register here: https://buff.ly/40Vnn23

31/01/2025

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Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow W...

01/01/2025

May 2025 bring continue Ancestral guidance in your research.
Wishing you many nourishing moments along the way.

04/01/2024

Have roots in Georgia that you are researching? Perhaps this webinar series will be of help. The first one is Thursday, 11 January.

Are you researching ancestors in Georgia? It's your lucky month! The first in the GGS 2024 free webinars series will be "Researching in Georgia: A General Guide to Methodology and Resources" by Tamika Strong, the new GGS president and an archivist at the Georgia Archives. Take advantage of Tamika's unique skill set to get your questions answered! This free Zoom event will be on Thursday, January 11, at 8 p.m. For more information and to register: https://gagensociety.org/genealogy-events/researching-in-georgia-a-general-guide-to-methodology-and-resources/

09/11/2023

Do you have family roots in Anguilla? Perhaps this will aid your research

Reminder. The Caribbean Genealogy Library on St. Thomas is offering a workshop for Anguilla-Virgin Islands families on how to do genealogy research if your family is from Anguilla. Learn More at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/caribbeangenealogylibrary/1055376.

09/11/2023

The African American Civil War Museum is looking for United States Colored Troops Descendants to join our Descendants Group! In this group you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other descendants, discuss family history and share research work you’ve done. We’re grateful to have over 150 members so far and hope to continue growing! As the AACWM prepares for the reopening of our museum next year it is extremely important for us to have the support of the descendant families of USCT. We’re open to hearing ideas all members have for the group in the mission of keeping the USCT legacy alive! For more information please visit the “United States Colored Troop Descendants” Group on our African American Civil War Museum page.

03/11/2023

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great-great-granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott to key note at Roots Tech 2024

Scott descendant to keynote at RootsTech 2024 There's often reason for a bit of skepticism over the selection of most keynoters at RootsTech, the huge annual genealogy conference in Salt Lake City. It's often more a matter of celebrity than genealogy or family history. But the announcement

27/09/2023

"The City of Boston announced on Monday that it's looking for partners to put together research on the city's ties and role in slavery, as its Reparations Task Force moves forward with understanding and addressing the legacy of the slave trade."

There is a link to apply at the end of the short article. Perhaps you are someone you know?

The City of Boston announced on Monday that it’s looking for partners to put together research on the city’s ties and role in slavery, as its Reparations Task Force moves forward with understanding and addressing the legacy of the slave trade. Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Reparations Task Fo...