Discovering My African-Born Ancestor

Which ethnic group do you have the most in common with? Take Quiz:👉🏽 https://africanancestry.com/tribe Our very own Di Shawn J. Gandy, Premiere Customer Experience Manager here at African Ancestry, shared his most recent discovery of finding his African-born ancestor on a census record, genealogy tips, and the origins and importance of the Black Family Reunion on the culture. 9:40 How Di Shawn was inspired to become a genealogist. 11:19 Why Di Shawn believes that genealogy gives us the recipe of all of the ingredients we have within us. 17:57 The stunning discovery that brought Di Shawn and his family to tears. 25:18 Why African Ancestry is the perfect next step in finding the African ethnic group of Di Shawn's fifth great-grandfather. 28:25 The impact and reach of taking one African Ancestry test for the entire family on that line. 33:19 Why family reunions are staples in the African American family. Check it out! ✅ Subscribe 👍🏽 Like ➡️ Share 🔔 Click the notification bell, so you don’t miss a thing! ------------------------------- The African Ancestry Experience Hosted by Dr. Gina Paige, African Ancestry Live airs weekly on Facebook and YouTube and gathers notable people across the African Diaspora to discuss what it means to transform the way Black people view themselves and Africa. Producer: Wendi Cherry for African Ancestry #africanancestry #africanancestrydna #fortheculture #blackculture #blackexperience #africandiaspora #aae #dna #genetics #AfricanAncestryExperience #africa #genealogy