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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 2025

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16:44
2025

Virtual Keynote | Ndaba Mandela

Ndaba Thembekile Mandela

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53:48
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1:00:44

Learning Sessions

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55:03
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24:19
2023

Getting Started With African American Research

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

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22:26
2023

African American Resources on FamilySearch

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

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18:22
2023

Success Strategies for African American Research

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

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24:39
2023

Helpful African American Genealogy Websites

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson