The South Brunswick Public Library will have a virtual workshop on researching African American Genealogy on Saturday, June 21, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, in honor of Juneteenth. Registration is required and can be done by clicking here.

“While increased digitization of records has opened new possibilities for many genealogy researchers, those looking to uncover the stories of African American ancestors may still struggle to find records,” the program description reads, “Since African Americans have historically been barred from many of the life experiences that generate official documents, researching Black genealogy can present unique challenges.”

The workshop will teach participants how to explore their African American roots, according to the library. Teddi Ashby of the African American Genealogy Group will host the program. 

This program is free and open to all, including those who work to help others research family history. This program is supported and funded by the Friends of South Brunswick Library.