Pioneering Black-Owned Genetics Ancestry Company Rolls Out New Products and Services to Honor the Ancestors

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, DC – It took 50 years for Carter G. Woodson’s Negro History Week to become Black History Month (BHM). And as BHM turns 100 years old this February, African Ancestry, Inc. (AfricanAncestry.com), makes it easy to celebrate Black excellence through the lens of our African ancestors.

The leaders in genetics ancestry tracing for Black people, AfricanAncestry.com kicks off BHM with its latest book -- Discover the Nations of Africa. The first of its kind, easy to digest coloring book is designed to educate about the Continent’s rich geographies and cultures. Each page is dedicated to one of the 54 countries of Africa and features colorable maps, capitals and national flags. Ideal for homeschoolers, classroom activities, gifts, art enthusiasts and family fun, the quick reference format turns learning into an interactive ancestral adventure.

Discover the Nations of Africa also features:

• Fun facts about each country’s unique culture, region and independence date
• ‘Guess the Country’ with clues and hints
• Fifty-four standard pages for coloring, discoveries and sharing

Available for $12.99 throughout February at AfricanAncestry.com, Discover the Nations of Africa is authored by African Ancestry Co-founder Dr. Gina Paige with contributions from Michael Warner; and illustrated by Miranda Hicks. 

“At African Ancestry, we are committed to casting who we are as Black people against the history and resilience of our African ancestors,” said Dr. Gina Paige, cofounder and president of AfricanAncestry.com. “And when we embrace our African roots, we can best celebrate who we are today.”  

Additional Black History Month Activities:

• African Ancestry Inner Circle® Membership: New, exclusive membership service for people looking to elevate their journey of self-discovery while gaining access to a collection of benefits valued at $2,300.00.
• Black Love Apparel: Starting Feb. 8, customers can purchase a limited-edition Black Love T-shirt and Cap bundle to rep Black Love Day celebrated on Feb 13. Dr. Paige also sits down with Black Love Day Founder Ayo Handy-Kendi for an exclusive interview posted to @AfricanAncestry on social media.
• Black History Month 100 Years Commemorative Reveals: From public schools and festivals to corporate ERGs and Influencers, African Ancestry will unveil the African roots of testers across the nation.
• Special on MatriClan® DNA Test Kits and PatriClan® Test Kits.

Start your journey today at www.AfricanAncestry.com.

 ABOUT AFRICANANCESTRY.COM

Founded in 2003 by Dr. Rick Kittles and Dr. Gina Paige, African Ancestry is the world leader in tracing maternal and paternal lineages of African descent having helped thousands of Black families re-connect with their African roots. With the industry’s largest and most comprehensive database of indigenous African DNA samples, African Ancestry determines specific countries and ethnic groups of origin with an unrivaled level of specificity. Headquartered in Washington, DC and Black-owned and operated, African Ancestry is committed to providing a unique service to the Black community by working daily to improve the cultural, emotional, physical, spiritual and economic wellbeing of people across the African Diaspora.

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