Tracing African American ancestry can be a difficult and emotional journey, with many challenges and roadblocks along the way. The history of slavery and discrimination has left a lasting impact, making it difficult to find information about ancestors who were once considered property. However, with...

The process of reclaiming your Sierra Leone citizenship through genetic proof requires several steps including proof of your maternal or paternal genetic ancestry as well as a series of background checks and notarized documents. In the docuseries of my trip to Sierra Leone, I included...

Words can not explain how it feels to be returned to your people, returned to your culture, returned to your home, returned to yourself. I returned to the African continent this year, being only, the second time in my life. My trip to Ghana was educational,...

When I tell you I was unprepared for my trip to Ghana, I was so not ready. It was the most amazing, life-changing experience I have ever had. To walk with my feet on the land of my ancestors, to see the ocean shores from...

During your visit to Ghana, you won’t want to miss the beautiful city of Elmina. Elmina is a quiet city off the coast. Oceanfront views, fishing villages, and walks along the red sands; you wouldn’t want to miss all the beautiful things to do in...

There is a huge difference between African Ancestry and Ancestry.com. Depending on your goals you may choose one or both. In this post I present an overview of both, to help you decide which is best for you....

If it is your first time to the content of Africa, you may be wondering what you should pack. It’s hot, but it’s a different type of heat than Northern California. Ghana has its wet and dry season so in this post I am sharing...

Accra is one of the largest cities in Ghana. From historical monuments to art galleries. If you had a week to spend in Accra, Ghana there are a few things that you wouldn’t want to miss. ...

One of the biggest questions I get about my test results is now what. Now that you know, what can you really do with this information? In this video, I share several benefits and reasons as to point of getting an African Ancestry DNA test. ...