Tracing African Diaspora Family History Through the Archives
African diaspora approaches to family history and genealogy can involve looking at maps, documentary records, oral history, and more. These are all important resources in reclaiming and defining our identity, building our resilience, and providing a platform to understand and develop our own solutions in tackling inequality, racism, and the negative impact of globalization.
Using a world history perspective is essential in understanding the complexity of family history in an African context. Explore some of the different ways you can uncover your family history…