African American Genealogy:
Heritage Silhouettes /Labels Collection
Heritage Labels are a unique resource developed by the Black Pearls of Genealogy (BPOG) to help families, researchers, and educators visually represent ancestors and historical contexts in family trees, presentations, and memorial projects. Each label is AI-generated by David Anthony Taylor (BPOG) and designed to acknowledge history, identity, and contributions across generations.
All Heritage Labels are provided free for educational and research purposes. Redistribution or sale is strictly prohibited.
African American Ancestor Labels
(Born, Enslaved, Free, Emancipated)
These labels represent the realities of life before emancipation, honoring the experiences of African Americans who were born in Africa, enslaved, emancipated, or indentured. They also include roles and occupations tied to the system of slavery, showing the breadth of lives impacted and the resilience of those who endured and resisted.
Family Line Labels
Family line labels highlight the direct maternal and paternal branches of African American ancestry. They provide researchers and families with a clear way to mark lineage across generations, from great-grandparents to siblings, ensuring family connections are honored and easily traced.
Full & Half Cousin's
These labels illustrate cousin and “half” relationships, helping families accurately map complex kinship ties. They are essential tools for genealogists and descendants seeking to clarify family trees, recognize distant relatives, and preserve intergenerational bonds.
Freedmen of the Five Tribes
The Freedmen of the Five Tribes—descendants of African and African-Native people once enslaved by the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole Nations—represent a vital and enduring legacy within both African American and Native American history. Following emancipation and the signing of the 1866 Treaties, these Freedmen families built resilient, self-sustaining communities throughout Indian Territory, blending two intertwined heritages that endured enslavement, removal, and erasure.
Military Labels
Military labels honor African American men and women who served in wars across U.S. history — from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts. These labels highlight courage, sacrifice, and patriotism, ensuring that the contributions of Black soldiers, nurses, and veterans are remembered within family histories.
African American Men and Women
Throughout history, African American men and women have stood as pillars of strength, faith, and perseverance. From the earliest generations who toiled under bondage to those who rose to build, teach, heal, and lead, their legacy reflects the unbreakable spirit of a people determined to endure and uplift one another. These men and women shaped families, communities, and a nation, transforming hardship into hope and turning dreams of freedom into a living reality.
Genealogy Labels
Genealogy labels are a practical way to mark family relationships and ancestral connections within research projects, family trees, and memorials. These labels highlight key ties such as cousins, siblings, and generational links, giving families a clear visual tool to track kinship and preserve heritage.