CAAGS leadership has led to the development of major conferences and the mentoring of numerous African American groups interested in forming genealogical societies. In 1995, PBS featured CAAGS in their Ancestors Series episode on African American Research.
Today, CAAGS has a diverse membership of approximately 80 members researching almost every state as well as Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe. Research tours have been sponsored to Africa, Salt Lake City, and the National Archives (both regional and national). Members are sought as presenters/speakers for local and national genealogical groups and organizations.
Board of Directors
2024 CAAGS Elected Board Members (Effective 1/2024)
President
Dr. Edna Briggs
First Vice President
Open
Second Vice President/Membership
Valerie Warwick-Durette
Recording Secretary
Christina Ashe
Corresponding Secretary
Cartellia Marie Bryant
Treasurer
Jean Wright-Calhoun
Parliamentarian
Open
Immediate Past President
Gloria Wallace
Committee Chairs/Appointed Officers
Historian
Edna Briggs
Librarian
Carolyn Conway
Educators
Ophelia Sanders & Gwendolyn Byrd
Book Sales and Acquisitions
Peggy Powell
Public Relations/Fundraising
Open
Volunteer Committee
Steve Allen
Social Media Administrator
Monica Maurasse
Newsletter Editor
Edna Briggs *(Serving as Interim)
Website Editor/Admin
Vanessa McBride/Paula Clagon
NGS Delegate
Dr. Edna Briggs