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.

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events 2

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, July 04, 2025
05:00 PM
Champaign County Christian Health Center
Champaign, IL
Free 28 Time Slots
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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!!

Thu, July 03, 2025
02:00 PM
Lorraine H. Morton City Hall
Evanston, IL
Free
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Past 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, June 14, 2025
10:00 PM
Illini Union
Urbana, IL
Free
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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, March 01, 2025
04:00 PM
Location TBD
Free
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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, February 19, 2025
06:00 PM
Bruce D Nesbitt African American Community Center (BNAACC)
Urbana, IL
Free
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