AAHGS PRESIDENT SALUTES FOURTH OF JULY OBSERVANCE; KEEP SIGHT OF THE AIM OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) extends warm wishes for a celebratory and safe Fourth of July holiday. AAHGS President Baba Gene Stephenson said we all understand this holiday celebrates the Declaration of Independence of the United States from Great Britain, when the country was known as the Thirteen British Colonies, but for Afro Americans there's more to it.

 

 

AAHGS SALUTES NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES UNC TENURE STATUS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) salutes Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones on receiving tenure status at the University of North Carolina that AAHGS National President Baba Gene Stephenson said is a powerful affirmation of her heralded body of work and the significance of Afro American history and genealogy.

 

 

AAHGS Commends President Biden’s Signing of Legislation for Juneteenth Holiday; Role of Historical and Genealogical Society

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) President Baba Gene Stephenson today commended President Joseph R. Biden and both Houses of Congress making Juneteenth (June 19) the nation’s 11th federal holiday, and noted the significance of historical and genealogical study. The holiday has been celebrated in 46 states.

 

 

AAHGS CONTINUES REGISTRATION PREPARATIONS; TWO WEEKS REMAIN FOR CALL FOR PAPERS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) continues preparations to open registration for the virtual 2021 annual conference, as it seeks to exceed the organization’s 2020 record-number of 775 registrants. The 2021 conference subject areas for presentations include: DNA Testing; Educational Sources and Methods; Ethnicity, Race and Nationality; Family Presentation; Genealogy; History; Migration; Military; Preservation; Research; and Special Topics.

 

 

AAHGS CALL FOR PAPERS OPEN TO JUNE 30

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) “Call for Papers” (CFP) for its 42nd Annual Conference remains open until June 30, 2021. The 2021 theme is “Genealogy as History, History as Genealogy: The Duality of Discovering Your Ancestors.” The annual conference will be held virtually October 13-16, 2021.

 

 

AAHGS Commemorates Memorial Day With Genealogical Focus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Americans commemorate military men and women this Memorial Day weekend, the Afro-American Historical and Genealogy Society (AAHGS) salutes and underscores the millions of families who are descendants of Afro-Americans who were a part of history.

 

 

Genealogy as History, History as Genealogy: The Duality of Discovering Your Ancestors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2021 theme for the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) 42nd Annual Conference “Genealogy as History, History as Genealogy: The Duality of Discovering Your Ancestors” is of true significance because as we unearth family history, we find connections in Afro-American and Pan African History.

 

 

AAHGS ANNOUNCES CALL FOR PAPERS FOR VIRTUAL 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society has issued a Call for Papers for its 2021 Annual Conference, taking place virtually this October. Interested persons should go to the website: https://aahgs.org/conference, for details in the Call for Papers section. The 2021 theme is “Genealogy as History, History as Genealogy: The Duality of Discovering Your Ancestors.” The announcement was made by AAHGS President Baba Gene Stephenson.

 

 

AAHGS Announces 2020 Conference Sponsors

Washington, DC - The Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) is pleased to acknowledge the following organizations for their generous support in our upcoming 41^st National Conference that’s being held Virtually for the 1^st time in history on October 14 – 17, 2020.

Their investment in AAHGS enables us to continue our goal is to build awareness and educate the conference attendees bringing a variety of topics presented by the array of dynamic speakers on our program. We are grateful and thankful for our Sponsors and Supporters.

 

 

Virginia Humanities Scholars

The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of a 2020 Virginia Humanities Scholars grant. This scholarship is funded by the George A. and Frances Bibbins Latimer Fund. 

 

In accordance with the grant, twenty scholars were selected with expertise in diverse areas. Their topics include history, genealogy, DNA, culture, migration patterns, military, government, plantation and other types of records, and trade and commerce, each of which is framed within an understanding of the African American experience. Their research ranges from before the first Africans landed in the colony of Virginia in 1619 to the present and provides a framework for understanding current issues faced by African Americans. The work of these scholars has expanded the body of knowledge of African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity.

 

 

Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Presented with the Silver Anvil Award for Grassroots Support of the Freedmen’s Bureau Project

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pennsylvania – The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) received the Silver Anvil Award for the society’s efforts to support the Freedmen’s Bureau Project in 2015 and 2016. Established in 1945 by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the Silver Anvil Awards are recognized as the most prestigious and iconic awards in the communications industry. For 73 years, the Silver Anvil Awards have recognized industry leaders, from solo practitioners to large agencies, small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, and not-for-profits to major government agencies. The Silver Anvil Awards, celebrated as the “Oscars” of the communications industry, recognize the best public relations campaigns of the year and the highest standards of performance for the profession.

 

 

Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society will hold its 2018 International Book Awards Ceremony

WASHINGTON, d. c.  – The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS)  will hold its International AAHGS Book Awards ceremony on October 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Valley Forge Casino and Resort Hotel in Philadelphia during its 39th National Genealogy Conference, October 11 - 13, 2018.  Lunch with the Winning Authors will be held on October 12, 2018.  Details of the entire event can found on www.aahgs.org.

 

NEWLY FORMED STATEN ISLAND CHAPTER OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY (AAHGS) NAMED IN HONOR OF THE LATE STATEN ISLAND BOROUGH HISTORIAN, RICHARD B. DICKENSON

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK -- An installation of the officers of the newly formed Staten Island Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AHHGS) named in honor of the late Staten Island Borough Historian, Richard B. Dickenson will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at The Staten Island Museum.   Founded in 1977, AAHGS is a national organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. with 34 chapters across the nation.  AAHGS strives to preserve African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity by teaching research techniques and disseminating information..

 

"Index-A-Thon" of Historic Records of Freed Slaves to Be Held Across the US on Saturday, May 7, 2016

WASHINGTON, d. c.  – The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) Chapters in partnership with FamilySearch International will sponsor a Freedmen's Bureau Project "Index-A-Thon" on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at various FamilySearch family history centers across the United States.  Most locations will host events from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., local time.