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From secret "call and response" spiritual expressions of African slaves to world-resounding influence in present-day America, black churches have not only survived, but have become a defining force in AfricanAmerican culture today. African Ancestry, Inc. salutes the resilience of the Black Church by empowering congregations to take a vital "spiritual journey" that will seientifically and emotionally transport members to their presentday African country of origin and the ultimate continuation of self-definition!
"As the nation observes historic events and people of the African Diaspora each year during Black History Month, African Ancestry deepens that experience for African Americans through self-identifying science," said Gina Paige, president of African Ancestry. "Godly worship and spirituality survived during the slave trade and we salute that resilience. The creation of a DNA-testing program for faith-based organizations underscores our commitment to enhancing lives through ancestry tracing."African DNA testing, African Ancestry was the only choice to help the members of our church connect with their cultural roots," said Rev. Delman L. Coates, Ph.D. and Pastor of Mt, Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, MD. "The partnership with African Ancestry has exceeded our expectations, and I recommend them without reservation," said Rev. Coates who recently learned that he shares paternal ancestry with the story-telling people of Yoruba in present-day Nigeria.African Ancestry, the only company that can trace ancestry back to the specific, present-day ' African country of origin, announces an unprecedented partnership with Black congregations nationwide that not only produces a more enlightened congregation, but also provides partner churches with an enriching, customizable tool to enhance existing programs such as fundraising.See the full content of this document
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Spiritual Roots with African Roots
From secret "call and response" spiritual expressions of African slaves to world-resounding influence in present-day America, black churches have not only survived, but have become a defining force in AfricanAmerican ...
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