I have maintained a message board on the AfriGeneas family of boards for more than 10 years. In fact, the African-Native American Genealogy Message Board is the oldest continually operated genealogy board devoted to the research and ancestry of African-Native American people.

To get some ideas on how to get started with family history, especially for African American researchers AfriGeneas.com is always a great place to start.  For the chance to ask questions and get advice from a number of experienced researchers, you are encouraged to interact with them and to ask questions right there on the main Genealogy Forum. (Afrigeneas.com/forum)

But---for those questions that are not African American specific, The Beginning Genealogist Forum will be a great place to ask them.  

Do you have questions about the what to copy from the records?  
The Genealogy & History Forum is for you.

Do you have questions on how to put your data on the computer?  
The Technology Forum is a great place to discuss them.

Unsure of how to research ancestors who were enslaved?
The AfriGeneas Slave Research Forum will help you find answers.

Are you looking for a method to get the family interested in your projects?
The Forums are a great place to share your questions as well as your answers.

Join in the discussion.
Join in the fun!