Symbol: Baobab (BOUGH-bob) tree of Africa; often referred to as the tree of life; a tree so large & resilient that its greatest threat is the elephant looking for water.

Our Purpose

Create a platform for African American genealogy enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and share family histories, research, and resources, fostering a supportive community for documenting and exploring ancestral paths.

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Our audience

We are open to all with an interest in promoting African American genealogy. All levels of experience are invited to join us. We convene monthly in addition to special events, when applicable.

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Meet The 2026 Team

President

Juanita Gaston

Vice President

Rosalyn Greene

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Treasurer

Ronald Williams

Secretary

Vi Dennis

Historian

Madelyn Towns

Volunteers

Program Director

Rosalyn Greene

Webmaster

Martina Davis Taylor

Intern & Assistant Webmaster

Genna Dulcio

Upcoming Events

Sun, Jan 18
January 2026 Monthly Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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Jan 18, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
Writing your story with Dr. Deborah Abbott
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Fri, Feb 13
Douglass Day
Location is TBD
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Feb 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location is TBD
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Sun, Feb 15
February 2026 Monthly Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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Feb 15, 2026, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
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Sat, Mar 07
Journey of Remembrance
Montgomery, Alabama
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Mar 07, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery, AL, USA
We will be taking a charter bus to Montgomery, Alabama and visiting two sites - the Legacy Museum and the Rosa Parks Museum.
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Sun, Mar 15
March 2026 Monthly Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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Mar 15, 2026, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
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Sat, Apr 11
Tallahassee State College History Day
Cascades Park
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Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cascades Park, Cascades Park, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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Sun, Apr 19
April 2026 Monthly Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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Apr 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
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Sun, May 17
May 2026 Monthly Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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May 17, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
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Sun, Jun 14
June 2026 Monthly Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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Jun 14, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
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Sun, Aug 16
August 2026 Monthly Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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Aug 16, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
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Sun, Sep 20
September 2026 Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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Sep 20, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
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Sun, Oct 18
October 2026 Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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Oct 18, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
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Sun, Nov 15
November 2026 Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church
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Nov 15, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Michael & All Angels Epis. Church, 1405 Melvin St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
Help session with member collaboration
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