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10 Million Names is dedicated to recovering the names of the estimated ten million men, women, and children of African descent who were enslaved in pre- and post-colonial America between the 1500s and 1865.

10 Million Names is engaging a collaborative network of expert genealogists, cultural organizations, and community-based family historians to amplify the voices of people who have been telling their family stories for centuries, connect researchers and data partners with people seeking answers to family history questions, and expand access to data, resources, and information about enslaved African Americans.

The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children.

As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally.

Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society promotes genealogical skill development, establishes high standards of genealogical research, and develops strategies to increase the awareness of and interest in family history.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, the National Genealogical Society’s mission is to serve and grow the genealogical community by providing education and training, fostering increased quality and standards, and promoting access to and preservation of genealogical records.

A deeper understanding of your heritage and family history sheds light on who you are and can strengthen your identity and sense of belonging.

That’s why Ancestry® combines billions of rich historical records, millions of family trees and samples from millions of people in the AncestryDNA® network to help you discover your unique place in history and gain meaningful insights that can impact your future.

FamilySearch is a genealogy organization operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historically known as the Genealogical Society of Utah, FamilySearch was founded in 1894, is dedicated to preserving the records of the family of mankind, and is the largest genealogy organization in the world.

Its purpose is simple-help people connect with their ancestors through easy access to historical records, by offering free access to its resources and service online at FamilySearch.org.

Founded in 2019, The Society of the First African Families of English America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit lineage organization that unites descendants of African ancestry who lived in English America prior to March 5, 1770, the date of the Boston Massacre and the death of Crispus Attucks the first patriot casualty of the American Revolution, and includes those patriots who served in the war or supported the war cause.

Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage (SDUSMP) is a lineage society for descendants of individuals enslaved in English colonial America and the United States of America from 1619 to 1865.

It is dedicated to preserving the memory of our freed and enslaved ancestors. The organization was started in 2011 and incorporated in Washington, D.C.

The Descendants of Enslaved Communities at UVA will serve as the collective voice of all descendants of enslaved and free Black communities who labored at the University of Virginia through research, education, and preservation.

Our mission is to research and reclaim the narrative, to honor the legacies of enslaved and free Black communities and their descendants, and to achieve restorative justice for communities rooted at the University of Virginia and surrounding regions.

Founded in 1979, the Association of Professional Genealogists is the world’s largest association for professional genealogists, representing more than 2,000 members in forty countries around the world.

We provide education, advocacy, best practices, and a professional community to our members in order to secure records access and to help advance their careers and the genealogical profession as a whole. We also seek to protect the interests of clients engaging the services of a professional genealogist and the public perception of the field of genealogy.

The Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) is an educational institute dedicated to advancing African American genealogical research through structured, in-depth training. Since its founding, MAAGI has provided a unique and immersive learning experience, bringing together researchers, historians, and genealogists at all levels.

MAAGI’s mission is to equip family historians & genealogists with the knowledge, tools, and methodologies needed to effectively trace African American family history. Through specialized tracks, expert-led courses, and hands-on workshops, MAAGI addresses the complexities of African American genealogy, including research challenges related to slavery, migration, and historical records. The institute fosters a supportive environment where participants gain valuable research skills, collaborate with peers, and engage with leading professionals in the field. https://www.maagiinstitute.org/