#1 Albemarle Sound African Americans (OBX, NC)

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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 living side by side with free Black families from Virginia. This community placed a high value on the education of their youth and used their knowledge to resist oppression, nurture leadership, and contribute to the development of the Underground Railroad.

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

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