Akata Documentary
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As more and more resources become available, why aren’t more Blacks in America attempting to uncover their heritage? Akata, a term that carries neutral and negative connotations depending on who you ask, is commonly used by Yorubas to describe Blacks Americans who do not live at “Home”. Follow the journey of a DC native, as she seeks to answer this question and watch how she discovers her heritage and tries to assimilate with her newfound culture.
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If your family has roots in Mississippi, this is the official place to start your genealogy research.
The Mississippi Department of Archives & History offers free access to land, probate, and court records that can help you trace family relationships beyond the census.
Not everything is digitized, but this is a reliable starting point.
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Columbia, SC
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