Why Join our Mission?

Our mission is to fill the void created where the history of Black Kentuckians have been omitted or inadequately researched and recorded.
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The African American Genealogy Group of Kentucky is an organization dedicated to researching, preserving, and sharing African American family histories. These groups provide resources, workshops, and networking opportunities for individuals interested in tracing their ancestry, overcoming challenges like slavery-era records, and connecting with historical archives.

There are multiple genealogy groups across the U.S., including the African American Genealogy Group of Kentucky (AAGGKY) and other local chapters. We offer:

  • Guidance on researching African American ancestry
  • Access to historical records and DNA testing insights
  • Workshops, seminars, and guest speakers
  • Community support for sharing genealogical findings

What Does our Membership Include?

  • THIRD SATURDAY MEETINGS:  Members can attend our Monthly THIRD Saturday Presentations and Workshops at NO CHARGE.  Our THIRD SATURDAY are held in-person at convenient located meeting places. And all our meetings are also accessible remotely via Zoom.
  • SPECIAL EVENTS DISCOUNTS:  Members are eligible for discounted Fees at our annual Special Events
  • MEMBER EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH CONTENT: Our members can explore community research and resources that is not open to the public. We have dozens of website pages that are only accessible for members when they are logged in.
  • MEMBER EXCLUSIVE ASSISTANCE:  AAGGKY Researchers and Genealogists provide free assistance with breaking down Brick Wall barriers. We also provide lessons on how to utilize new research methods. Together we Share … Teach … Learn!
  • NATIONWIDE ATTENDEES CHATS:  We provide a group chat for members only at our nationwide presentation attendees.
  • MEMBER DIRECTORY:  Connect with fellow AAGGKY members through our member directory. Directory listing is optional — members can opt out at any time to keep their information private.
  • MEMBER EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES:  With county-by-county data, ongoing research projects, special collections, brick wall assistance, and surname/county research projects, we provide our paid members a great deal of exclusive resources to learn, share and teach.
  • MEMBER EXCLUSIVE REFERRALS:  Our members are connected to Local & National historians, Genealogists, and Researchers, at their request.

How much does Membership Cost?

  • INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP:  An annual subscription is $31.00/year. (Includes processing fee)
  • ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP:  An annual subscription is $52.00/year. (Includes processing fee)
  • HOW THE MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE USED:  Our board applies the funds to: (1) our honorarium and presenters’ fees; (2) our regular online fees for hosting, design and maintenance of our website; (3) online meeting access via Zoom; (4) KY State non-profit fees and tax preparation; (5) accounting software fees; (6) Video production and editing; (7) Workshops venue rental fees and additional costs; (8) Marketing of our organization.
  • MEMBERSHIP YEAR: Your membership begins the day we receive your payment — whether online, by mail, or through automatic renewal — and runs for 12 months from that date. Automatic subscribers will be billed again at renewal; all others simply pay again to continue their membership.
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``A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.``

– Marcus Garvey