Researching the Ancestry of Formerly-Enslaved African American Families Part 2: Beyond the 1870 Brick Wall
The 1870 brick wall isn't the end of the road. Learn how to use freedmen records, enslaver documents, and DNA analysis to uncover the generations before it.
Researching the Ancestry of Formerly-Enslaved African American Families, Part 1: Up to the 1870 Brick Wall
The 1870 census was the first to document most formerly-enslaved families by name. Here's how to trace your ancestors right up to—and eventually beyond—that wall.
African mtDNA Haplogroups: A Complete Guide to L0–L7 and Beyond
From Haplogroup L0 to the Malagasy Motif, uncover the African maternal lineages that shaped humanity—and still live on in your mtDNA.
How Y-DNA Testing Transforms African American Genealogy
The genetic gaps in African American family history are real — but Y-DNA testing can help fill them. Learn what your paternal DNA can tell you about your African ancestry and how to get started.
Discover the Intriguing Paternal Lineage of Michael Jackson
How did researchers confirm Michael Jackson's paternal ancestry without his DNA? Sherman McRae explains the Big Y-700 test that revealed an unexpected French Huguenot connection.
FamilyTreeDNA Tester Becomes First Woman of Color to Join Daughters of the American Revolution Under John Carson Lineage
A one-on-one with Regina Lynch-Hudson, a publicist turned family history reviver.
The Gospel According to Gene: The Discovery of a Mom’s Racial Passing in Vermont
Jerome Narramore, FamilyTreeDNA Group Project Administrator, discovers his mother's racial passing in Vermont, leading to profound self-revelation and advocacy.
Tracing Enslaved Ancestors with African DNA
Darius Brown, author of “At the Feet of the Elders: A Journey into a Lowcountry Family History” gives a glimpse into how DNA testing catalyzed his family history research and connected him from South Carolina to Africa.
Connecting Past and Present: Tracing Formerly Enslaved Ancestors Through DNA Testing
Explore the intricate world of genealogy with expert Samantha Jones. Uncover DNA testing insights and trace your roots back to enslaved ancestors.
Tracing Our Ancestry: Celebrating African World Heritage Day
Discover the significance of African World Heritage Day, explore genealogy, DNA testing, and African DNA data analysis to connect African Americans with their cultural heritage.