DNA Tests Get Black and Native History So Wrong, and we’re exposing why in this video. If your DNA test didn’t reflect the Native heritage your family always spoke about, you’re not alone.
Discover how genetic dilution, missing Native representation, and blended African-Native histories impact test results. We’ll reveal why reference populations matter and how the erasure of Native history affects accuracy.
Your family story is bigger than a DNA test—learn how oral history and historical context fill in the missing pieces
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📅 Why DNA Tests Get Black and Native History So Wrong—Key Moments
00:00 Intro
01:16 Dilution of Genetic Material? 🧬
02:18 Blended Histories of African and Native Americans? 🌍
03:36 Identity and the Stories We Carry? 📜
04:38 Blended Histories of African and Native Americans? 🌍
06:06 The Tragic Erasure of Native History 🕰️
07:12 Final Thoughts 💭
07:54 Outro ✌️