Tacoma FamilySearch Center presents the
5th Annual Tacoma African American Family History Event
Family Ties That Inspire
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Did you miss our event last year?
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“Our mission is to Connect our African American Community to their Ancestors through the Tacoma FamilySearch Center.”
“Our mission is to Connect our African American Community to their Ancestors through the Tacoma FamilySearch Center.”
Are you interested in learning more about your family lineage?
Have you ever tried to start your family tree and run into more questions about your roots?
Come learn how to use FamilySearch and other great tools available for you to use.
This FREE workshop will be held on Saturday March 22, 2025, from 9AM to 2PM at the
Tacoma FamilySearch Center, 1102 S Pearl St. in Tacoma WA.
A free lunch will be served to attendees.
Are you interested in learning more about your family lineage?
Have you ever tried to start your family tree and run into more questions about your roots?
Come learn how to use FamilySearch and other great tools available for you to use.
This FREE workshop will be held on Saturday March 22, 2025, from 9AM to 2PM at the
Tacoma FamilySearch Center, 1102 S Pearl St. in Tacoma WA.
A free lunch will be served to attendees.
2025 Keynote Speakers & Presenters
2025 Keynote Speakers & Presenters
Keynote
Keynote
Ethelda Burke
Presenter
Presenter
Tamu Smith
Presenter
Presenter
Andre Escalante
Youth Keynote
Youth Keynote
Malando & Lynese Redeemer
Musical Presenter
Musical Presenter
Markal Harris
Conga artist
Musical Number
Musical Number
Dianna Kennedy
"Believe For it"
(Cece Winans original)
Location
Location
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Tacoma Family Search Center is located at the South end of the building, opposite side of the YMCA.
The Tacoma Family Search Center is located at the South end of the building, opposite side of the YMCA.
Did you miss our previous events?
Check out our past Keynote and Presenters
Why do family research?
Connection with ancestors can come from the stories our families and friends tell.
Come learn how to save special memories.
Genealogy helps build past and present relationships.
10-steps-to-reclaiming-your-african-roots.pdf10 Steps to Reclaiming
Your African Roots
Write down what you know
Find artifacts around the home
Interview relatives
Create a Family Search account - www.familysearch.org
Create your own family tree
Search for existing ancestors
Look for blanks
Search for historical records
Add photos and stories
Work together as a family
Need help NOW?
Join us for the
African American Family History Focus Group
Every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Tacoma Family Search Center
Don't forget to create an account on FamilySearch!
Don't forget to create an account on FamilySearch!
Check out Rootstech
"discover"
March 6 - 8, 2025
Register now at rootstech.org
What to expect from RootsTech?
A family history conference. An on-demand learning library. "This years theme is DISCOVER- one word, endless possiblities. Join them online or in person in Salt Lake City to discover your story, explore your connections, and uncover what makes you, you!"
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