(AAHGS) strives to preserve African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity.

Washington, DC
Joined October 2012
Learn from @thegenreporter how you can lead @FamilySearch's Reclaiming Our African Roots initiative. #genealogy throughthetreesblog.tumblr.c…
Have you ever wondered if the person sitting next to you could be a relative? At RootsTech we make these connections easier than ever before!
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On this day in 1917, ten thousand African Americans marched in silence across New York City to protest racial terror lynching in America. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. Share this #racialinjustice calendar.eji.org/racial-inju…
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Great conversation with @kenyattadb host of the @GenealogyPBS and author of "The Family Tree Toolkit". Ms Berry advised "It is important to tell your story as well as your ancestors" Sponsored by @AAHGSATL and @GaGenSociety @ATLHistCenter. #familyhistory #genealogy
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Calling all genealogy buffs! This is the official call for presentations for RootsTech 2020 in Salt Lake City! If you have a great idea for a RootsTech session, check out the submission rules and submit your proposal today! rootstech.org/call-for-prese…
#AncestryDNA customers: Save your #DNA Circle and New Ancestor Discovery data now. #genealogy dna-explained.com/2019/03/06… dna-explained.com/2019/03/06…
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#BlackHistoryMonth Day 12 Fact: #OTD in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded. The vision of the NAACP is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. #BlackHistory365 ✊🏾
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What was your biggest #familyhistory discovery of 2018?
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PRESS RELEASE "Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (@AAHGS) Presented with the Silver Anvil Award from @PRSA for Grass-roots Support of the Freedmen's Bureau Project" bit.ly/silveranvilaahgs @FamilySearch @NMAAHC @CAAMinLA #SilverAnvil #PRSA #DiscoverFreedmen
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It's Family History Month, and The #Genealogy Blog Party is celebrating! 🎉 Share your stories of ancestors, family reunions, #familyhistory for kids, and more... by midnight PT on 31 October 2018: buff.ly/2y4EaCu #GenealogyBlogParty #linkup #familyhistorymonth
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Secret identity of 150-year-old body found in NYC revealed nyp.st/2xNW3pL via @nypost #Genealogy
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#TiffanyHilson (@MadamAncestry) is teaching attendees at #AAHGSconf about #socialmedia for #genealogy. She is doing a great job for @AAHGS! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Who has run into copyright issues while doing genealogy? 🙋Take a look back at this class from #RootsTech 2018 about the truth of copyright and the ethical issues concerning family history research. #FBF #FlashbackFriday bit.ly/2k2uaTB
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🔎 Why do so many of us fail to go beyond the obvious when we extract information from the documents we find? #Genealogy youtube.com/watch?v=TWz2qaqB…
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Interviewing your family members can be a great way to learn new information about your family history. These interviews can also become priceless family heirlooms. Here are five tips for making the most of these interactions: bit.ly/2NdQsTt
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You'll LOVE meeting in Philadelphia, @AAHGS. Follow us for #meetingprofs tips to help you plan and for even more resources, visit MeetPHL.com.
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PA/Oct 11/Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Details at bit.ly/2wwbORO #genealogy #familyhistory #genevents @AAHGS
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Are you attending @AAHGS conference October 11-13th in Philly? We’ll be there recording a special podcast during the conference and we want to talk to you!!! I’m working on securing a location. Stay tuned for more info. #lovethejourney
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Tune in to WURD Radio @onwurd tomorrow, 9/23 at 11:00 am EDT to hear the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society @AAHGS National President, Gene Stephenson, interviewed by @MichaelCoard. In Philly, 900am, 96.1fm, and at wurdradio.com about the Natl Conference
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PA/Oct 11/Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society Annual Conference in Philadelphia. bit.ly/2CLOhSi #genealogy #familyhistory #genevents @AAHGS
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