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10 Million Names is a new initiative to recover the names and stories of the estimated 10 million men, women, and children of African descent who were enslaved in America between the 1500s and 1865.
Together with a collaborative network of genealogists, cultural organizations, and community-based family historians, we will amplify centuries of family stories, connect researchers and data partners with people seeking answers to family history questions, and expand access to information about enslaved African Americans.
The International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences 2024
Thank you for participating in the ICGHS 2024 in Boston! The 2024 event took place at the American Ancestors Research Center on September 24-28. This was the first year the conference was held in the United States!
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