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  • Can genetic genealogy restore family narratives disrupted by the transatlantic slave trade?

    Mar 28, 2024 10:15 am by Diana YatesExpert Viewpoints

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    African Americans descended from enslaved ancestors are working to trace their family histories and are finding a new sense of identity rooted in specific ancestral lineages and homelands, says anthropology professor LaKisha David.

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