... I am so happy I took the time to learn the lesser known history of black people in the Appalachia region. If I made a sci fi fantasy movie about Black Americans, Appalachian black folks would definitely be the elves (the human kind)🧝🏾‍♀️. There is something ethereal and ancestral about their self expression that makes them so unique. They are the living examples of “why try to fit in when you are born to stand out”. Swipe to undo the erasure of this rich history and fol

... Continuing our deep dive into @23andMe 's list of 33 African American Sub Groups, it was my pleasure to learn about the highly requested Chesapeake Bay. I have many childhood memories in the DMV and was excited to to make this post. Geographically the Chesapeake Bay connects 6 states, but for the purpose of this post we will focus on the DMV region and other related regions will get their own post. See the full list of subgroups here: https://blog.23andme.com/articles/new

... Welcome to the Central Georgia Piedmont deep dive 🧜🏽‍♀️. This is number 6 on 23 and Me’s African American subgroup list. This post was highly requested and the education did not disappoint. People from this region have a beautiful history of intellect, creativity, and ambition. See the full list of subgroups here: https://blog.23andme.com/articles/new-23andme-update-connects-many-african-american-customers-to-southern-roots Join the conversation on Tik Tok!

... Carolina Piedmont African Americans have a long and rich legacy of collaboration and artistry 🍛🎶🫱🏽‍🫲🏾. Swipe to dive into the unique cultural elements of this region and follow me so you dont miss a post. See the full list of subgroups here: https://blog.23andme.com/articles/new-23andme-update-connects-many-african-american-customers-to-southern-roots Join the conversation on Tik Tok

Watch the video here See the full list of subgroups here: https://blog.23andme.com/articles/new-23andme-update-connects-many-african-american-customers-to-southern-roots

... Resistance, spirit, and creativity define the legacy of the Ark-La-Tex Creoles. Their influence lives on in our favorite shows, recipes, and travel destinations thus shaping Black culture for generations. Enjoy this scroll through the stories that never made it into your textbooks. See the full list of subgroups here: https://blog.23andme.com/articles/new-23andme-update-connects-many-african-american-customers-to-southern-roots Join the conversation on TikTok !

... Seeing 23andMe’s list of 33 AA subgroups for the first time changed my brain chemistry and filled me with a sense of pride, belonging, and a hunger for knowledge. Black Americans are not a monolith and each subgroup contributes a special piece of fabric to create the quilt that is Soulaan culture. African Americans in the Albemarle Sound region left a legacy of resilience and resistance. They fought against slavery through escape and by purchasing their freedom, often liv