On Feb 8, Birmingham African American Genealogy Group held its Annual Black Heritage Fair at the Birmingham Public Library Downtown. There were over 100 people in attendance. There were three guest speakers who spoke on Freedom Quilt Patterns, Edna Turner; Speaking from the Grave, Frazine K. Taylor and Results from the Civil Right Act of 1964, Rev. James R. Ephraim, Jr. There were also Computer Labs presented by LDS Family History Center on FamilySearch in Genealogy and African American Genealogy Websites. Mistress of Ceremonies was Jan Spruill.
The BAAGG helps African Americans and others research their families’ history. The BAAGG meets the 2nd Sunday of the Month at the Birmingham Public Library, in the Arrington Auditorium, 3-5 p.m.
