About
The Black Belt African American Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc. (BBAAGHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and exchange of information and ideas among people interested in African American genealogy, family history and historic preservation of the twelve counties of Alabama's Black Belt Region--
Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter and Wilcox.
We invite you to join us in our regular meetings, workshops and conferences. Network with us and become further integrated into the richness of our Alabamian culture. Send an email to membership@bbaaghs.org
Join our Board members as they lead various workshops, community meetings and foster alliances with Black Belt leaders.
Get involved & strengthen your community!
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Dr. Shari L. Williams
Debra Harton Love
President
Rev. James Ephraim
Treasurer
Jesse Baskerville
Johnnie Clark
Afriye Wekandodis
Dr. Tara Y. White
Secretary
Tribute to our Transitioned Board Members
Brenda Jean (BJ) Smothers
Millie Lee Dulaney
Elvin D. Lang, Sr.
Dr. Donald Payne Stone
BBAAGHS thanks these individuals for their dedication and commitment to the cause of sharing the history of Alabama's Black Belt.