Making a Breakthrough in your African American Research

Published: Feb. 25, 2009, midnight

African American research poses unique challenges. That\u2019s why Ancestry.com and Wal-Mart have partnered up to present a free, one-hour webinar on researching your Black roots. African American research specialist Marjorie Sholes will take you step-by-step through the process she used to trace one of her own ancestors, showing you the tips and tricks she discovered along the way. In particular, she\u2019ll focus on how to identify slave owners to unlock the history of your slave ancestors. You\u2019ll also learn what resources are available on Ancestry.com and elsewhere to aid in your research.