Nonprofit
African American Genealogy Group
A nonprofit that helps people trace African American family history. It holds free public meetings with a speaker most months, and members can also join members-only workshops and interest group meetings.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
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What they do
Come to a free general meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, except July and August. The social hour is at 6 pm and the talk starts at 6:30 pm. The meeting is on Zoom, so register on the group's site to get the link. Membership is optional and unlocks members-only workshops.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
General meetings on the second Tuesday of the month, except July and August. Social hour at 6 pm, talk at 6:30 pm.
- Days
- Tuesday
- Times
- Evening
Mailing address (IRS)
A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.
- ZIP code
- 19118
- Part of the city
- Upper Northwest
We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.
You can join online.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Register for the next monthly meeting on the group's registration page to get the Zoom link, then join for the 6 pm social hour or the 6:30 pm talk..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Meetings are free and held on Zoom, so you can join from home after you register. A social hour starts at 6 pm and the speaker talk starts at 6:30 pm. The October 2026 talk covers genealogy tools and techniques, with some attention to Southern and African American records.
Tips for your first visit
- Register ahead on the group's site to get the Zoom link.
- Members-only workshops need a membership; the monthly talk is open to visitors.
- Joining online is immediate, while a mailed membership form takes 5 to 7 business days.
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The October 2026 talk is titled Beginning Your Genealogy, the page calls it a free event that welcomes visitors, and it links to a registration page. Other monthly talks are not described for beginners..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Meetings are free. Membership is optional: yearly dues are $25 (student, 26 and under), $40 (regular) or $75 (family), or $500 once for lifetime membership.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: aagg.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: aagg.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Velinda D Banks Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: aagg.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Facebook Source: aagg.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- aagg.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Cost, First step, Status, Contacts
- cbsnews.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary
- aagg.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, First step, Online ok, Cost
- aagg.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, What they do
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