The 2nd International Black Genealogy Summit takes place Oct. 18-20, 2012 at the Radisson Hotel, Salt Lake City. The committee has requested proposals for lectures at the conference on a wide variety of genealogical topics. The deadline for submission is Feb. 1, 2012. For more information, or to download a flyer to help publicize the event, visit www.blackgenealogysummit.com.
 
FGS Conference 09/05/2011
 
The Federation of Genealogical Societies' annual conference takes place in Springfield, Ill. Sept. 7-10. Lowcountry-based Roots and Branches: An African-American Genealogy Project is a member of the federation.