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California African American Genealogical Society

Welcome to the web site for the California African American Genealogical Society (CAAGS). Take a look. See where we have been, how we are inspired, learn more about the Society today and consider becoming a member.

Membership in CAAGS is open to any individual or organization that subscribes to the Society’s mission and objectives (described under About CAAGS). The official membership year runs from January 1 through December 31. Individuals may join at any time, however, we encourage you to begin the process as early as possible.

The Membership Chair will process your application and get you into the system so that you may start reaping the benefits of membership right away.


MEMBER MONTHLY Virtual or In-Person  Meeting UPDATES:

CAAGS Monthly Meeting

Saturday, June 21 , 2025  ZOOM & In Person

10:30 AM – 2:00 pm. (PST)

Los Angeles Family History Library ,  1591 East Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024

No monthly meeting in July and August

 

2025 Writers Group Meetings

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

September 23, 2025  6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PST)

(see calendar for meeting dates)

Call for Information at 323-806-5634

 


DNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETING (Quarterly)

The Los Angeles Family Search Center

1591 East Temple Way,  Los Angeles, CA 90024

In-Person  

August 23 2025

10:30 am


Member Announcements

CAAGS NEW VIRTUAL BEGINNERS CLASS

                     Beginning Genealogy   

First Thursday Each Month (except Jul-Aug)

                             6:00 pm ( PST )

                         


Webinars, Conferences, etc.

The 19th Annual African American Genealogy Seminar will be held virtually on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 8:30 am-1:30 pm PST. Click here for the event flyer.

Our keynote speaker is Renate Yarborough Sanders, a widely recognized genealogist, speaker, and educator who descends from formerly enslaved, enslavers, and free people of color.

Renate lectures on various genealogy topics, but specializes in teaching beginning to intermediate research methodology and sharing specific techniques and resources for researching ancestors of color – pre- and post-Emancipation.

Our class selections include Choctaw and Chickasaw Freedmen, Widows of the Civil War, Tracing African American Ancestors Records Through Slave Holding Families, FamilySearch African American Research, The Great African American Migration, and many more.

Once again we’re able to maintain the registration fee at only $12. Hurry and take advantage of this great price. Registration provides you with full access to all classes, an electronic syllabus, and entry into drawing for door prizes. 

 Register at http://www.aafhs.com/

Please share with family, and friends, and post on your social media sites. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As always, we look forward to you being a part of this wonderful workshop!

Peace and blessings,

Sharon J Styles, Co-Chair

African American Family History Seminar. Sacramento, California

www.aafhs.com | 916-275-8084

The Los Angeles Family Search Library is open for in-person visits and live one-on-one help via ZOOM. Click here for library hours.

 

FREE WEBINARS-LEGACY FAMILY TREE

 

SUPPORT CAAGS TODAY!

Please consider making a donation to help CAAGS continue its work. Your donation will allow us to further our genealogical research, educational classes, conferences & seminars, and publication of research.

You can use the DONATE button to make a safe secure donation online.  Thank you very much for your time and consideration.



Join / Contact Us

Meetings:
Beginners/intermediate Classes
General Membership Meetings
Third Saturday monthly (dark July and August)

Meeting Location
Los Angeles Family Search Center
1591 East Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Mailing Address:
California African American Genealogical Society, Inc (CAAGS)
P.O. Box 8442
Los Angeles, CA 90008-0442
(323) 806-5634

Information:

Email: info@caags.org

Media Contact: Edna Briggs

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