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Getting Started with African American Family History Research

Join us for a livestream designed to help beginners explore African American family history. Learn practical tips for finding ancestors, uncovering records, and connecting stories across generations. We'll also highlight resources for researching Canadians with African lineage including first-generation families—and share tools to make your research easier. Bring your questions and start discovering your roots!

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