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African American Genealogy

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Introduction

There are several African American societies and organizations that may have information of value to your genealogical research. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies to gain information and knowledge about the area your ancestor came from, as well as access to their publications.

Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
PO Box 73067
Washington, D.C. 20056-3067
Website
Email: info@aahgs.org
Publications: Journal, AAHGS News

African American Genealogy Group
PO Box 27356
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Online contact form
Website

Black Belt African American Genealogical & Historical Society
PO Box 971
Selma, AL 36702
Email: bbaaghsalabama@gmail.com or Online contact form
Website

Midwest Afro-American Genealogical Interest Coalition (MAGIC)
PO Box 300972
Kansas City, MO 64130
Email: magickc.org@gmail.com
Website

Our Black Ancestry
PO Box 445
Macon, MS 39341
Email: admin@ourblackancestry.com
Website

Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage
SDUSMP Administration
PO Box 5002
Trenton, NJ 08638
Email: info@sdusmp.org
Website

Society of the First African Families of English America
265 Turkeysag Trail Suite 102 #155
Palmyra, VA 22963-2653
Email: contact@sofafea.org
Website