Uncovering Charleston's Legacy of Slavery through DNA Analysis
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In Charleston, S.C., a project to collect DNA from Black residents has evolved into a search for living descendants of 36 enslaved people whose bones were discovered by a construction crew. Despite initial skepticism due to historical exploitation, participants like Edward Lee have been swabbed for DNA, hoping to uncover clues about their ancestry and history. The project aims to provide Black residents with new insights into their heritage and connections to the region's history of slavery.
Tracing Charleston's History of Slavery, From a Burial Ground to a DNA Swab The New York Times
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