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I'm curious as to why more African Americans are not taking advantage of the DNA testing? The testing is under $500.
If Dr. Gates was so truly interested the backgrounds of were African Americans slaves originated from why doesn't he get a sponsor to pay for the test in the interest of cultural heritage? He could probably get a Government grant to research it.
Instead he wants to rip them off for $500 bucks! Slave traders come in all colors huh?
I'm curious as to why more African Americans are not taking advantage of the DNA testing? The testing is under $500.
If Dr. Gates was so truly interested the backgrounds of were African Americans slaves originated from why doesn't he get a sponsor to pay for the test in the interest of cultural heritage? He could probably get a Government grant to research it.
Instead he wants to rip them off for $500 bucks! Slave traders come in all colors huh?
Please attempt to have an intelligent discussion, instead of the ignorant commentary.
I'm curious as to why more African Americans are not taking advantage of the DNA testing? The testing is under $500.
If Dr. Gates was so truly interested the backgrounds of were African Americans slaves originated from why doesn't he get a sponsor to pay for the test in the interest of cultural heritage? He could probably get a Government grant to research it.
Instead he wants to rip them off for $500 bucks! Slave traders come in all colors huh?
Why should he be responsible for that? At the end of the day, the geneticists are conducting the work and they should be paid by the people who want their samples analyzed.
The mere fact that this technology exist is amazing. There is no excuse for a middle class or even working class "black" people to forgo this testing, in my opinion. I ordered my test kits today. FYI --one has to do both, the maternal and paternal to really unlock your ancestry.
The ignorance would be "pay me $500 dollars for me to tell you what part of Africa and your tribe is from"!
Imagine one no longer needing to use the word "black" or even African, but being able to say, I'm of Igbo, Wolof, etc ancestry. My ancestors origins are in Senegal, Gambia, and Nigeria.
Surely, some will pay $500 dollars for a new outfit, or two pairs of Jordans, but yet scoff at the idea of unlocking their ethnic origin. LOL This is sad.
I'm curious as to why more African Americans are not taking advantage of the DNA testing? The testing is under $500. Imagine what you could do with such knowledge, once you've uncovered your actual ancestral identity.
For starters, if you are a descendant of the Igbo in Nigeria, you could book a trip to Nigeria and start unraveling your ancestors identity and your true composition. You could also learn (or at least attempt to learn) the lgbo language and customs of your ancestors. This would free you from the generic "black or African label" because you would actually know where in Africa your ancestors hailed from.
What are your thoughts?
You answered your own question, I dont have 500 dollars to throw away on something that isnt going to improve my life.
And what exactly is wrong with the generic "black or african label" and why do i need to be freed from it ???
Imagine one no longer needing to use the word "black" or even African, but being able to say, I'm of Igbo, Wolof, etc ancestry. My ancestors origins are in Senegal, Gambia, and Nigeria.
Surely, some will pay $500 dollars for a new outfit, or two pairs of Jordans, but yet scoff at the idea of unlocking their ethnic origin. LOL This is sad.
So basically you are racebaiting, ok i will bite
will unlocking my ethnic origin work the same way as unlocking a power in "inJustice"or X Men Origins, will i be able to run fast and jump higher or something ?
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This is sad.
