“The influence of ancestry is important in helping forward any individual or race … The fact that the individual has behind and surrounding him proud family history and connection serves as a stimulus ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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?” ...

The Center for Family History at the International African American Museum (IAAM) serves as a beacon of exploration and discovery, offering a formidable platform for individuals to delve into the rich ...

The International African American Museum is adding a new digital exhibit this month that serves as a testament to the importance of understanding roots. “Speaking Truth” will serve as a national ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- African Americans who want to break down barriers and find their ancestral roots can get help from a local group of researchers in Philadelphia. The more Lanzy Witherspoon looks, ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- During Black History Month, the International African American Museum is hosting a series of webinars that focus on African American genealogy. The meetings are free, being ...

Excerpt from an Interview with Clark Burdine Burdine is an experienced genealogist June Cross used to try to find her father's ancestors in Virginia and North Carolina. Burdine is particularly ...