African-American Genealogy Articles
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Free online resources for finding African-American ancestors.
7/9/2010
The Civil War sesquicentennial doesn't just mark the 150th anniversary of a war. It also honors the freedom of 4 million enslaved humans.
2/22/2011
Our Step-By-Step Guide to Tracing Your African-American Roots and Reclaiming the Lost Heritage of Your Slave Ancestors.
3/2/2010
Follow these steps for using 1850 and 1860 slave schedules to trace your slave ancestors.
2/3/2012
These books and CD-ROMs will help you learn more about your African-American ancestors.
9/28/2009
These African-American genealogy and history organizations may have the resources you need for your research.
2/1/2010
Websites, books and organizations to help you search for your African-American roots.
2/10/2012
The 1919 house where Roots author Alex Haley said he first heard stories of his family's African heritage has become a museum.
1/4/2011
Start researching your diverse heritage on these sites.
9/28/2009
The black press created a repository of experiences, hopes and dreams for your African-American ancestors. Discover 11 ways these publications can give you the scoop on your family.
2/22/2011
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