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How DNA Testing Is Helping Black Americans Find Their African Roots
For centuries, the transatlantic slave trade separated African families and left millions of descendants in the Americas with little connection to their origins. Many in the diaspora know their ancestors came from West Africa, but not the exact communities. Now, DNA testing initiatives are helping change that, giving people the chance to trace their ancestry more precisely and even find living relatives. The Growing Movement to Reconnect the Diaspora Across the diaspora, ther
Esther Aluko
Nov 263 min read
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