Whether it’s uncovering a paper trail buried in archives or piecing together details scattered across the internet, the African American Genealogical Society of Cleveland is helping people ...

Her Feb. 22 presentation at the Moorhead Public Library is sponsored by the Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County and part of their Black History Month programming. The Historical & Cultural ...

Black genealogy blogs abound on the Internet. The sites range from modest — limited to bloggers’ personal tales about researching their great-grandma — to extensive, with photos, documents and links ...

Many people trace their family roots, but for African Americans, that journey can be a challenge, especially if they're dealing with U.S. census records prior to the Civil War. WGAL's Susan Shapiro ...

Learning about one’s family can foster a sense of connection and self-understanding, and Trisha Mays-Cummings helps people explore their African American roots when it can be difficult to know where ...

As Americans celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, one organization is working to connect African Americans with stories of their enslaved ancestors. “Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate the history ...

Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry, is giving African Americans the pathway to connect further with their identity and heritage. Paige will be at the Heinz History Center on Saturday, ...

Ever since an at-home DNA test revealed a Nigerian ancestry, life-long Evanston resident Tina Penick has reflected on what might have been. “What if we lived in Nigeria? What would that look like?” ...

Tracing a family tree can be challenging, especially when birth records are missing or relatives change names through ...

MOORHEAD — The Moorhead Public Library is hosting a presentation and workshop about the complexities of African American genealogy research as part of Black History Month. The program will be from 1-3 ...

Americans with European heritage have long been able to pinpoint their ancestry through DNA testing, but it's only in recent years that those with African heritage have been able to trace their ...

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The 31st annual Black History Month Kick-Off Fair took place at the Family History Center in Colorado Springs on Saturday, Jan. 31, honoring African American genealogy, heritage, ...