Ever since an at-home DNA test revealed a Nigerian ancestry, life-long Evanston resident Tina Penick has reflected on what might have been. “What if we lived in Nigeria? What would that look like?” ...

(The Root) — An African-American family is at the center of a discovery that researchers say pushes back previous estimates of how deep the roots of the human family tree are. Analyzing DNA provided ...

According to the 23andMe DNA-testing service, I have 0.1 percent West African DNA from my mother. I also have approximately 5-6 percent Native American from my mother, who is now deceased. Suggested ...

Many Black people in the U.S. cannot trace their ancestry because earlier generations of their family were enslaved. But an Illinois program is changing what’s possible and connecting long-lost family ...

Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry, is giving African Americans the pathway to connect further with their identity and heritage. Paige will be at the Heinz History Center on Saturday, ...

A program aimed at helping Black residents trace their ancestry, and in some cases, reconnect with living relatives in Africa, is expanding across the state of Illinois. The Illinois Family Roots ...

CARBONDALE — Illinois residents of African descent are invited to learn more about their heritage by engaging with the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program at a free, community-based event from 1 to 4 ...

Join Maryam Hampton as she reveals her AncestryDNA results and explores her unique genetic makeup. As an African American, she discusses her journey to discover her ancestry, the DNA test process, and ...