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Extra Extra! One of My Favorite Places to Search African Diaspora Ancestry

Extra Extra! One of My Favorite Places to Search African Diaspora Ancestry

One of my favorite places to search for African Diaspora ancestry is the U.S., African American Newspapers, 1829 - 1947 collection. It is one of the few research sources where...
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Before You Open the Archive: The Unspoken Rules of Research Travel

Before You Open the Archive: The Unspoken Rules of Research Travel

[caption id="attachment_8464" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mind your manners while researching historical records[/caption] From Accra to ancestral cemeteries, what every African Diaspora researcher should know about preparation, respect, and cultural awareness 1....
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“Uncovering African Roots: The Fascinating Link Between Twin Births and Ancestry Heritage” Keywords: Twin births, African roots, Heritage, African heritage, Genetic link, Ancestry DNA

“Uncovering African Roots: The Fascinating Link Between Twin Births and Ancestry Heritage” Keywords: Twin births, African roots, Heritage, African heritage, Genetic link, Ancestry DNA

[caption id="attachment_9128" align="alignnone" width="225"] Mothers of fraternal twin children: From left, Blog Author Ann aka Ama (born on Saturday) and "Abena" (born on Tuesday) at Elmina (Ghana) Slave Dungeon[/caption] Who...
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