Genealogist Q&A
Whether you're a seasoned genealogy enthusiast or just starting, our Q&A section addresses the most frequently asked questions in family history research.
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Tom Kemp, the director of our Genealogy Products, is here to help. With over fifty years of experience, Tom is a skilled genealogist, prolific writer, and a seasoned librarian/archivist with international experience. In our Q&A session, Tom addresses common questions posed by genealogists. Don’t miss our free guide, Getting Started Climbing Your Family Tree.
Click on the genealogy questions below to see the answers or download our free Search Tips Guide for additional help.
How do I find articles on Blacks in GenealogyBank?
A: Interesting question. You will need to use specific names and keyword search terms associated with Blacks over the past 300 years.
Search for specific individuals by name like "Martin Luther King". Click here to read the Dallas Morning News 5 April 1968 when he was killed.
TIP: Put names in quotes - "Martin Luther King" - so that your search will focus in on just articles where the person you are searching for is mentioned.
You should also use keyword search terms that were used over the past 300 years. For example terms like: slave, slavery, African-American, NAACP, AME Church; and Civil Rights Movement will generate millions of hits in GenealogyBank.
You will then want to narrow down your search results by state, specific newspaper or by date range.
Please let me know if this answers your question.
Tom