International Black Genealogy Summit

04/11/2018

50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. This short film tells the important story of how the law was passed, reminds people about its significance, and compels us all to complete the unfinished work of the Act. Take 8 minutes to watch the film called Seven Days-

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04/08/2018

" DNA and Genealogy: How to Tell the Story"
by Jefferson School African American Heritage Center and the
Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI)

May 12, 2018 - 8:30am to 5pm
Location: At the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
233 4th St. NW, 2nd Floor, Charlottesville, VA

Presented by MAAGI Coordinators:
Bernice Bennett and Angela Walton-Raji

Topics Include:
DNA Basics-What you need to know
GEDmatch, What to do with it and how?
Connecting the Dots to the Emotional Side of DNA
Creating Narrative From Evidence
Finding the Unexpected, and Crafting a Story
Bringing the Story Alive

Reserve your Seat by calling 434-806-7433.
Costs: $25
Make Checks payable to:
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.

03/21/2018

Did you miss BlackProGen Live, they talked about DNA, it aired March 20, check it out:

DNA tests for genealogy are now part of the permanent landscape in family history research. Did you know you can get much more info than what’s on your fancy...

02/19/2018

Have you seen Black Panther? If not, it would be something you should not miss!

02/19/2018

Join Shannon Christmas...

12/28/2017

Have you made your plans for 2018 Genealogy Research? Maybe it is time for a change-good luck

For 2018, we need some inspiration and some team work. Recently, I posted on Facebook about a genealogy challenge I was experiencing, which all of us have at least one (LOL, I know this is an under…

12/21/2017

Consider attending 2018 MAAGI at the Genealogy Center in Ft. Wayne, In. Open to All! Visit the website and read about registering. Three minutes of MAAGI...Get the Glimpse and share (video made by Nicka Smith:

Since 2013, the Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) has provided an amazing learning experience for genealogists and researchers. The Instit...

11/19/2017

Tell us about your brick wall...maybe someone will see your questions and offer some tips. Don't give up!

11/19/2017

How is your research going? Have you made it to 1870? 1870 census is critical for African American genealogy research.

11/07/2017

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in Charlottesville, VA invites you to come Friday, November 11 at 9:30a, visit the displays of the African Americans in the Military!

11/04/2017

These fabulous genealogist's know about genealogy research and IBGS! What about you?