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A historian's work to document thousands of Africans slaves and African-descended people in Louisiana.
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Celebrate Black History Month with our guide to tracing your African-American roots and reclaiming the lost heritage of your slave ancestors.
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Use these Web resources to help you find your African-American ancestors.
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These books and CD-ROMs will help you learn more about your African-American ancestors.
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Ancestry.com's database of narratives from interviews with former slaves.
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