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CAAGS Today

Under CAAGS leadership, significant milestones include hosting major conferences and mentoring numerous African American groups aspiring to establish genealogical societies. In 1995, PBS featured CAAGS in an episode of their Ancestors Series dedicated to African American Research.

Today, CAAGS boasts a diverse membership of over 80 members, actively researching nearly every U.S. state, Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe. The organization has sponsored research tours to destinations such as Africa, Salt Lake City, and the National Archives’ regional and national branches. Members are frequently invited as presenters and speakers for local and national genealogical groups and organizations.

Board of Directors

2025 CAAGS Elected Board Members (Effective 1/2025)

President
Muriel Jones

First Vice President
Dr. Edna Briggs

Second Vice President/Membership
Valerie Warwick-Durette

Recording Secretary
Christina Ashe

Corresponding Secretary
Cartellia Marie Bryant

Treasurer 
Jean Wright-Calhoun

Parliamentarian
Jimmy Murray

Immediate Past President
Dr. Edna Briggs

Committee Chairs/Appointed Officers

Historian
Dr. Edna Briggs

Librarian
Carolyn Conway

Educators
Ophelia Sanders & Gwendolyn Byrd

Book Sales and Acquisitions
Peggy Powell

Public Relations/Fundraising
Steve Allan

Volunteer Committee
Steve Allan

Social Media Administrator
Monica Maurasse

Newsletter Editor
Meshia Russell

Website Editor/Admin
Vanessa McBride/Paula Clagon

NGS Delegate 
Dr. Edna Briggs

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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