“Family lineages build a sense of pride and belonging. But for Americans descended from enslaved Africans, the roots of their ancestry are often a mystery. Family trees go dark after five or six generations, a reminder that 150 years ago, black people weren’t considered people.” Nicole Ellis, Washingpost.com, 10-19-21
“We each carry in our DNA unique markers that tell a profound story about where we are from and highlight our connections from present-day Africa.” Africanancestry.com