Press Coverage

News and media coverage about TAKiR and our work

TAKiR project looks to reunite Africans across the diaspora

Amsterdam News coverage of the TAKiR project's efforts to reunite Africans across the diaspora through genetic genealogy and family reconnection.

Illinois launches DNA pilot program connecting Black people with their African roots

TheGrio coverage of Illinois launching a DNA pilot program to connect Black people with their African roots through genetic genealogy.

DNA project hopes to reunite African Americans in Illinois with ancestral relatives in Africa

Chicago Tribune coverage of the DNA project helping reunite African Americans in Illinois with their ancestral relatives in Africa through genetic genealogy research.

Illinois pilot program helps African Americans trace ancestry to Africa

Black Enterprise coverage of the Illinois pilot program helping African Americans trace their ancestry back to Africa through genetic testing and genealogical research.

Free genetic testing for Evanston residents from UIUC program

Evanston RoundTable coverage of the free genetic testing program offered to Evanston residents by the University of Illinois.

Jul 11, 2025

By: N. C. Hernandez

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