African American Genealogy

4 Places to Look for African American Ancestors in Newspapers Premium

Search old newspapers for these four kinds of articles unique to your African American ancestors.

A Brief History of Kwanzaa

Created in 1966 and observed each year in December, Kwanzaa is a celebration of African American culture. This year, take some time to learn about the history and traditions behind this week-long holiday.

Best African American Genealogy Websites of 2024

Trace your African American ancestry with help from this year’s winners for best African American genealogy websites.

Researching African American Ancestors During the Great Migration Premium

Were your African American ancestors part of the massive 20th-century Great Migration to Northern cities? Here are the best records for retracing their steps.

Best Websites for Finding African American Ancestry of 2015 Premium

These resources are great for researching African-American heritage. Afro-Louisiana History and Genealogy 1719-1820 Powerful search tools let you scour this database of 100,000 Louisiana slaves by plantation. It represents the results of 15 years of research by Gwendolyn Midlo Hall, professor emerita of history at Rutgers University. &nbsp...

Mapping the Freedmen’s Bureau Website Overview

Learn how to use Mapping the Freedmen's Bureau website to research African American ancestors after the Civil War.

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