After contemplating way too long how to start this blog, I have decided that the best place to start would be to show the results of our DNA. Once I researched the pros and cons of all the DNA tests on the market, I chose to go with Ancestry. The main reasons being that they have the largest database for cousin matches, the ability to link my DNA to my family tree on their site and their ethnicity estimate and associated tools. Yes, I know that the ethnicity results are merely estimates and do change over time. That being said, I had my DNA test done years ago and each time Ancestry makes an update, I find my results becoming increasingly accurate (based on the record trail). After years of trying to convince my father to have his DNA tested, he FINALLY agreed to take one this past Father’s Day and I am so grateful! We knew that his paternal grandparents immigrated from Southern Italy (Sicily) but to see through his father, he is 49% Southern Italian with just 1% Egyption, helps to prove how Italian we really are! As you will see from our results below, there are so many vibrant colors represented in our DNA. Though my skin is VERY white (thank you Polish roots), my not-so-distant grandparents had olive, brown and even ebony colored skin. Unfortunately, through my research, I have learned that some of my ancestors were ashamed of their skin color and in some cases went to great lengths to cover it up. Now that their generations have passed on, my goal with this blog is to celebrate their origins, backgrounds and shades of beautiful color! Everyone has a unique DNA story. Do you know yours?
Our Colorful Roots 