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African American Resources

Welcome! Explore our collection of classes and content created and selected especially for African American audiences by FamilySearch.

New in 2026

Ka lailai ni AFRICA: DNA, A New Hope for African Genealogy
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27:23

AFRICA: DNA, A New Hope for African Genealogy

John Mark Peter-Brown

Ka lailai ni Finding Living African Relatives Through DNA and Ancestral Storytelling
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Finding Living African Relatives Through DNA and Ancestral Storytelling

Jon James Olomo

Ka lailai ni Caribbean and African Enslaved People and their British Enslavers: A look at sources
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Ka lailai ni African American, Going Backwards in Time to Find Your Freed Slave Ancestor's Owner(s)
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Ka lailai ni America 250 Series: Spanish, African and International Ancestor’s Contributions to the American Revolution
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America 250 Series: Spanish, African and International Ancestor’s Contributions to the American Revolution

Ric Murphy, Donna Michelle Santistevan, Nikki Williams Sebastian

Ka lailai ni The Society of the First African Families of English America Aids in Historical & Genealogical Resea
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Learning Sessions

Ka lailai ni Uncover Your Black Roots Using Resources and Features on FamilySearch.org
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55:03
Ka lailai ni Getting Started With African American Research
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24:19
2023

Getting Started With African American Research

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

Ka lailai ni African American Resources on FamilySearch
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22:26
2023

African American Resources on FamilySearch

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

Ka lailai ni Success Strategies for African American Research
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18:22
2023

Success Strategies for African American Research

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

Ka lailai ni Helpful African American Genealogy Websites
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24:39
2023

Helpful African American Genealogy Websites

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

Ka lailai ni African American Resources on FamilySearch
Na vosa ni iwasewase ni gauna oqo e English
22:26
2023

African American Resources on FamilySearch

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

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Ka lailai ni Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series
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3:00

Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series

Discover FamilySearch 101, a beginner-friendly guide to starting your family tree. Learn to add relatives, explore records, and preserve memories as you begin your family history journey.

Ka lailai ni FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1
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3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1

Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.

Ka lailai ni FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2
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3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2

Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.

Ka lailai ni FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3
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3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3

In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.

Ka lailai ni FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4
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3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4

Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.

Ka lailai ni FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5
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3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5

FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.