Finding Your African Connections Through Your DNA Matches
KAAHGS Monthly Meeting
2026-10-05 17:30:00
2026-10-05 19:00:00
America/Chicago
Finding Your African Connections Through Your DNA Matches
Explore how to trace African ancestors, connect with Ghana and Benin, research Nigerian roots, and learn about pathways to dual citizenship with the Kansas Afro-American Historical Society.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Monday, October 05
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Learning CenterExplore how to trace African ancestors, connect with Ghana and Benin, research Nigerian roots, and learn about pathways to dual citizenship with the Kansas Afro-American Historical Society.
This presentation will discuss how to find African ancestors and learn how you can connect to the Continent and enroll in dual citizenship after you prove your connection to African ancestors. We will look at initiatives in Ghana and Benin and discuss Nigerian ancestors and the Benin Museum (MOWAA).
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Hours
About the branch
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.