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Researching one's family tree presents a unique set of challenges for African-Americans. Here are some resources that deal specifically with these issues.
African American Genealogy
Free genealogy resources specifically geared to African-Americans.
AfriGeneas
AfriGeneas is a site devoted specifically to African American genealogy issues. In addition to links and FAQs, AfriGeneas features news, message boards and genealogy chats.
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
This organization seeks to record and preserve the history and diversity of African-Americans.
Cyndi's List: African-American resources
Cyndi's List is a categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet. This page lists sites that are of particular use to African-American genealogists.
Genealogical research for over 1.5 billion names in more than 4000 databases. Get access to census data, military and birth records, social security index, and passenger lists. (Available only in the Brooklyn Collection division of the Central Library.) Please check the Brooklyn Collection's web page for location and hours.
Comprehensive Index to print resources with biographical information.
Genealogical tool that includes U.S. Federal Census records 1790-1930, family and local history books, articles from local history and geneaological periodicals, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, the Freedman's Bank Records 1865-1874, and Congressional records of memorials, petitions, and private relief actions.
A genealogist's guide to discovering your African-American ancestors : how to find and record your unique heritage
Franklin Carter Smith
Black roots : a beginner's guide to tracing the African American family tree
Tony Burroughs
Finding a place called home : a guide to African-American genealogy and historical identity
Dee Parmer Woodtor
An extensive handbook for African-American genealogical research
Finding Oprah's roots : finding your own
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Prominent historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helped Oprah Winfrey trace her family tree. This book explains the process and gives tips for people trying to make similar discoveries.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Host)
A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa. Features Oprah Winfrey, Chris Tucker, Quincy Jones, Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, Mae Jemison, T.D. Jakes, Ben Carson and Whoopi Goldberg.
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