Community Events & Gatherings

Join us for meaningful conversations, cultural celebrations, and educational experiences that bring our community together. From film screenings to DNA discovery workshops, our events create space for connection, learning, and healing.

Types of Events We Host

Our diverse range of events brings together community members for education, celebration, and meaningful dialogue.

DNA Collection Events

Free DNA sample collection gatherings where community members can contribute to genealogy research and receive ancestry insights.

DNA Workshops

Educational sessions about genetic genealogy and how DNA testing can help trace African ancestry.

Community Dialogues

Facilitated conversations about healing relationships between African and African American communities.

Educational Workshops

Research presentations and hands-on learning about African history, genetics, and cultural connections.

Community Events

Join us for meaningful conversations and community gatherings

Upcoming Events

Recurring Events 2

CU Reparations Coalition Meeting - A DNA Testing Event!!
CU Reparations Coalition Meeting - A DNA Testing Event!!

The African Kinship Reunion invites you to participate in the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program.

8 upcoming dates
Next: Aug 21, 2025
New Covenant Fellowship, Champaign, IL
Free Recurring 1 past
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DNA Testing at Evanston Reparations Committee Meeting
DNA Testing at Evanston Reparations Committee Meeting

Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program - DNA Testing Event!!

1 upcoming dates
Next: Sep 04, 2025
Lorraine H. Morton City Hall, Evanston, IL
Free Recurring 2 past
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Past Events

Past Special Events 3

Film Screening: Bound: Africans vs African Americans with Peres Owino
Film Screening: Bound: Africans vs African Americans with Peres Owino

A movie screening with a discussion regarding HR453's Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program.

Sat, Jun 14, 2025
5:00 PM
Illini Union, Urbana, IL
Free Completed
Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program Kick-Off Meeting with Rep Carol Ammons
Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program Kick-Off Meeting with Rep Carol Ammons

An informational session on the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program promoted by Illinois 103rd General Assembly HR0453

Sat, Mar 01, 2025
10:00 AM
Free Completed
Food For the Soul with Dr. LaKisha T David
Food For the Soul with Dr. LaKisha T David

Join Dr. LaKisha David at for an engaging discussion on her genetic genealogy research and courses exploring African ancestry and …

Wed, Feb 19, 2025
12:00 PM
Bruce D Nesbitt African American Community Center (BNAACC), Urbana, IL
Free Completed

Past Recurring Events 2

DNA Testing at Evanston Reparations Committee Meeting
DNA Testing at Evanston Reparations Committee Meeting

Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program - DNA Testing Event!!

2 completed events
Last: Aug 07, 2025
Lorraine H. Morton City Hall, Evanston, IL
Free Series Completed
CU Reparations Coalition Meeting - A DNA Testing Event!!
CU Reparations Coalition Meeting - A DNA Testing Event!!

The African Kinship Reunion invites you to participate in the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program.

1 completed events
Last: Jul 17, 2025
New Covenant Fellowship, Champaign, IL
Free Series Completed

Past Appointment Slots 1

Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program - DNA Testing Event!!
Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program - DNA Testing Event!!

The African Kinship Reunion invites you to participate in the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program.

Fri, Jul 11, 2025
8 time slots completed
Champaign County Christian Health Center, Champaign, IL
Free Completed

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