OUR BLACK ANCESTRY
BOOK FOR BEGINNERS
Black Roots: A Beginners Guide to Tracing the African American FamilyTree
Tony Burroughs is an internationally known genealogist and author who teaches genealogy at Chicago State University. He has been featured on television, including on the History Channel where he participated in a project to explore the genealogy of Jesus. His easy-to-use guide is designed for those who have little or no experience tracing their family's past. It explains everything you need to get started.
FREE FAMILY HISTORY SOFTWARE
Personal Ancestry File (PAF) is a free genealogy and family history program created by the Latter Day Saints (Mormons). PAF allows you to quickly and easily collect, organize and share your family history and genealogy information. Free software and forms are available at
BLACK HISTORY MAGAZINE
American Legacy is a quarterly magazine devoted to African American history and culture. Distributed primarily through churches and by subscription, it provides an historical chronicle of accomplishments achieved, hardships endured, obstacles overcome -- written in a way that is positive and uplifting. www.americanlegacymag.com