October 2022 Meeting – Guest Speaker Nicka Sewell-Smith

NICKA SEWELL-SMITH AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY CASE STUDIES: Combining Traditional Genealogy With DNA Researching the enslaved is beyond possible, but it’s not one size fits all. In this session, learn about […]

2022 MGC Fall Seminar

The fall Michigan Genealogical Council Seminar will feature Genealogist LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson

January 2023 Membership Meeting

Member Oya Amakisi will talk about her genealogical research.  Her family history journey was recently featured on WYXZ channel 20 in Detroit.  

February 2023 Membership Meeting

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM State Club groups will discuss the book; The Ledger and the Chain.

LAAAGS 2023 Genealogy Conference

Union Missionary Baptist Church 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lansing, United States

The Lansing Area African American Genealogy presents their 2023 Genealogy Conference The event is free ($10.00 Box Lunch option).  Registration deadline 2/20/2023 Afternoon Keynote: Black Histories on Native Lands: The […]

Free

March 2023 Membership Meeting

Dr. Shelley Murphy will present on the topic, Michigan Black Homesteaders Connected to the Homestead Act of 1862 Michigan Black Homesteaders refers to African American individuals and families who settled […]

Finding Your Roots Event

Virtual

Finding Your Roots – Family Sagas of Pride and Perseverance Join Detroit Public TV and PBS Books on Wednesday, March 22, at 8 p.m. ET, for a fascinating look at […]

April 2023 Membership Meeting

Topic: Code Name Midnight William Lambert and the Underground Railroad Presenter: Christina Street-Napier