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Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program Interview

Radio

Power and Praise - WEFT 90.1 FM

Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program Interview

Interview with William Jones on Power and Praise discussing the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program on WEFT 90.1 FM.

Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program Interview

Facebook Live broadcast interview on WVON 1690 AM Chicago discussing the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program.

Aug 20, 2025

By: WVON 1690 AM Chicago

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DNA program allows Chicagoans of African descent to recover lost family ties due to slave trade

Radio

WBEZ Chicago - Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

DNA program allows Chicagoans of African descent to recover lost family ties due to slave trade

Radio interview on WBEZ's Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons discussing how the DNA program allows Chicagoans of African descent to recover lost family ties severed by …

ATL FM 100.5 (Cape Coast, Ghana)

Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program Interview - Genealogical Fieldwork in Ghana

Interview on ATL FM (University of Cape Coast-affiliated public station) with Dr. LaKisha T. David and Dr. Richael Mills discussing genealogical fieldwork and family history …

Jul 12, 2024

By: Dr. LaKisha T. David, Dr. Richael Mills

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Radio

Higher Ground

Reparations and Genetic Genealogy

This radio show features a discussion about reparations and related efforts, particularly focusing on local and state-level initiatives in Illinois. Hosted by brother Aub, the …

Jan 13, 2024

By: Aaron Ammons, Carol Ammons

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