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PHILADELPHIA - PennZone -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania— The African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia, well-known for training genealogists and family historians, will observe its 35^th anniversary from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on November 2, 2024, at the Oaks Ballroom in Glenolden, Pennsylvania. "Branching Through Our Roots to Achieve Our Legacy" will feature a keynote by State Representative Christopher Raab, an advocate for genealogical and local history research and former member. The Alfie Pollitt Trio will provide live music. Individuals and organizations may purchase tickets online or by mail.

AAGG was co-founded in 1989 by Carolyn C. Williams, its first president, the late John Logan and Stan Arnold, PhD. Williams, also the current president, is proud of the organization's accomplishments and evolution. It burnished its reputation by training hundreds of genealogists, under a succession of exceptional officers and boards. AAGG was uniquely positioned to do more, after members navigated the complex history of enslaved and free Africans. Success led to partnerships with historical and academic institutions in Philadelphia's metropolitan area, including Eden Cemetery and Cliveden of the National Trust. Project, often funded by grants, focus on using genealogy and microhistory to uncover legacies and to achieve restorative justice for the Black individuals, families and communities.

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Members are eager to welcome guests to enjoy a buffet luncheon, awards ceremony, and acknowledgments. Individual tickets for $70 and a table of ten tickets for $700 are available through October 27. To purchase online by credit card or a U.S. bank account, please visit AAGG's Zeffy page at bit.ly/aagg-35-tix. Zeffy will also accept donations to AAGG, and it has a setting to add a tip for processing that purchasers may adjust or remove before completing their transaction. To purchase a ticket by mail, please send a check or money order to AAGG, P.O. Box 27356, Philadelphia, PA 19118-0356. Ticket purchases are transferable but not refundable. Businesses and individuals may place full-color advertisements and patron's listings for the Commemorative Anniversary Book by October 11. Pricing is full page, $150, half page, $75, quarter page, $50, and patron listing, $5 per line. Contact calling@aagg.org for info and send ad copy to tech@aagg.org. Mail check or money order for ads to AAGG's P.O. address.

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To become a member of AAGG, use the online membership application on our website. Researching your roots involves accessing historical records, government records, vital statistics, conducting oral interviews, using DNA analysis and more. Don't be intimidated, let AAGG help you. If you are already proficient, join our journey and support volunteer and partnership projects that help preserve Black heritage. AAGG will celebrate many more anniversaries, as its members sustain their inspirational and gratifying mission.