Debunking the Concept of 'Race' - New York Times

Debunking the Concept of 'Race' - New York Times: "Editorial
Debunking the Concept of 'Race'

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Published: July 30, 2005

Black Americans who explore their family histories typically hit a dead end in the early 19th century, when black Americans who were slaves were not listed in the census by name. Now some black Americans are trying to fill in the gap with genetic screening tests that purport to tell descendants exactly where in Africa their ancestors came from. But, like most people, those who think of themselves as African-American will need to search well beyond Africa to find all of their origins."