Celebrate Juneteenth 2023 at FamilySearch

Discovering your African American Heritage has never been easier.

Researching your African American roots can be daunting, especially working with pre-US Civil War era records. The good news is FamilySearch, a free online genealogy database and research center, has you covered!

In celebration of Juneteenth,  FamilySearch has gathered — in one easy click — a plethora of RootsTech classes, talks, and expert research tips to launch you successfully on your journey of self-discovery through coming to know your ancestors.

FamilySearch is one of the most popular genealogical resources in the world. The site is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is free and available to the public. Since launching in May 1999, more than 150 million people have visited FamilySearch.org to learn more about their family heritage.

Need the Inspiration to Get Going?

Watch CNN TV host Victor Blackwell discover his roots:

Click HERE to see how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supports the International African American Museum where CNN host Victor Blackwell discovered his family history.

Click HERE to begin your own family history adventure at FamilySearch.org today!