For many, online records and databases can serve as our primary source of research into our families following a DNA tests. Many others, unfortunately, do not have that option. WGN anchor Cortney Hall spoke to us about her journey to Senegal after a DNA test revealed she was of Senegalese Mandinka ancestry. She shares her story with us, then we chat about the unique difficulty African-Americans can face when researching their own history.

Genetic Jackpot

Shannon Halligan and Nick Sloan

Episode 7: Chicago news anchor's journey to Africa for answers

MAY 23, 201836 MIN
Genetic Jackpot

Episode 7: Chicago news anchor's journey to Africa for answers

MAY 23, 201836 MIN

Description

For many, online records and databases can serve as our primary source of research into our families following a DNA tests. Many others, unfortunately, do not have that option. WGN anchor Cortney Hall spoke to us about her journey to Senegal after a DNA test revealed she was of Senegalese Mandinka ancestry. She shares her story with us, then we chat about the unique difficulty African-Americans can face when researching their own history.