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When DNA Reveals More Than You Bargained For
Mica Anders 3/11/19 Mica Anders 3/11/19

When DNA Reveals More Than You Bargained For

When DNA Reveals Family Secrets: What to Do When Genetic Testing Uncovers Unexpected Truths

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"It's just a fun gift" - Is that what you're thinking about giving a DNA test kit this holiday season? Here's why you might want to reconsider!

Many clients come to us after receiving DNA test results, unsure how to process unexpected info
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At a recent genealogy conference, something happened that I can't stop thinking about.

A white attendee approached me and several other Black researchers during a break. She seemed well-intentioned, but her words revealed something else.

She didn't
The assumptions people make about who belongs in professional spaces never cease to amaze me.

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This client came to us with a 1600s Virginia will listing enslaved people owned by her ancestor. She wanted the truth, even knowing it would be difficult to face.

What we uncovered in an exploratory research session blew the lid off of what she (and

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