Embarking on the journey to uncover African ancestry through archival records is a profound endeavor, laden with both challenges and opportunities. For descendants seeking to trace the footsteps of their enslaved forebears, archival research represents a pivotal pathway to reclaiming lost narratives and honoring ancestral...
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...
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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...
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....
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. ...