Many African Americans are turning to DNA testing to trace their ancestral roots, uncovering connections that were obscured by the transatlantic slave trade. Traditional genealogical records often fall short for those descended from enslaved individuals, as documentation prior to 1870 is scarce. DNA testing offers a means to bridge this gap, enabling individuals to identify […]

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