The International African American Museum (IAAM), which will open in Charleston SC in a few years, has announced the launch of its Center for Family History.
To quote the IAAM website: "The center will engage in genealogy education, original research, community
archiving, public outreach, and collections. It will also assist with
DNA testing".
The Center's website includes digital records, tutorials, and a blog.
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Transcribers Needed: Transcribing Ads From Former Slaves
Here is an opportunity to learn more about slavery and to contribute to our understanding of it, from Villanova University and Mother Bethel AME Church. Source: ResearchBuzz
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