Black genealogy newspapers reveal everyday moments, resilience, and community life often missing from official records. Learn how these papers help uncover ancestors between the lines.

February has a way of making us pause and reflect. During Black History Month, we hear powerful stories about resilience, creativity, struggle, and triumph. We celebrate well-known leaders and everyday people who shaped history in quiet but meaningful ways. And often, somewhere in the middle of all that reflection, a thought creeps in: What about my people? Where do my family’s stories fit into this larger history?

Happy Black History Month Folks! This blog is a little longer than most, but it comes from my step-by-step guide to starting your family...

Black History Month 2025 Discover Your Family's Roots with Kinfolks Family History It’s Black History Month, and there has never been a...

It’s the fourth day of Black History Month, and I’m already a day behind folks! But I will be blogging for the entire month. I’m excited...