I have three percent African DNA

Portion of my July 2024 DNA Map

However, you won’t see me claim I’m African-American

Or a Black person… though I’d be thrilled and honored to make these claims. My Senegal, Ivory Coast/Ghana and Nigeria DNA together beat Elizabeth Warren’s Native-American DNA 3 times over, but I don’t know my African ancestor(s). I haven’t lived a life with any of their experiences. I can’t own this.

It is cool though!

I estimate within 4-6 generations ago that I had direct lineal African ancestors and I hope someday I discover the confirmed genealogy of some individuals.

My curiosity runs wild and that would be a super exciting day, but I still won’t be able to own it.

DNA does not equal culture or identity

An ally is the most I’ll ever be. Which is still a great thing to be.

Thanks!
-Yehuda