African-American Genealogy Articles
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Follow these steps for using 1850 and 1860 slave schedules to trace your slave ancestors.
2/3/2012
Bring good fortune to your family history search with our 13th annual collection of the 101 Best Websites for genealogy.
8/1/2012
Use these Web resources to help you find your African-American ancestors.
9/28/2009
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
The top digital destinations for discovering your black roots.
11/1/2010
An Oscar-winning actress' mixed heritage includes cousin connections to playwright Tennessee Williams, actor Richard Gere and other famous figures.
7/21/2010
Free online resources for finding African-American ancestors.
7/9/2010
Celebrate Black History Month with our guide to tracing your African-American roots and reclaiming the lost heritage of your slave ancestors.
1/25/2013
A historian's work to document thousands of Africans slaves and African-descended people in Louisiana.
9/28/2009
These books and CD-ROMs will help you learn more about your African-American ancestors.
9/28/2009
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