How genealogy connects Black Americans to African roots

How genealogy connects Black Americans to African roots

Grammy-winning artist Ciara received citizenship from the West African nation of Benin earlier this month.  Her decision to trace her roots and formally reconnect with the continent reflects a rising wave of African Americans seeking to bridge historical gaps, reclaim ancestral ties and rebuild a sense of identity disrupted by the transatlantic slave trade. Ciara is one of the first public figures to be granted Beninese citizenship under a new l…