Johnette Brooks will speak about African American genealogical research from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5994 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross.

Brooks will offer tips on navigating the U.S. Census, slaveholder records, family histories and other resources. The event is free, but reservations are required. For more information, contact Linda Murphy at 770-814-6056 or lmurphy@gcvb.org.