Each year, thousands of Africans in the Diaspora from the Americas to Europe make the decision to trace their ancestral roots by DNA. For some, it’s difficult and emotional while for others, it serves as a final destination from the journey traveled hundreds of years ago by their ancestors. Finally, they are now able to put closure to the question of “who am I” and “where did I come from?”20020
Roots to Glory Tours is dedicated to returning the brothers and sisters in the Diaspora back to the African continent. Our focus is on the preservation of African history, culture, heritage and customs.
Walking in the communities, mingling with the locals, getting to know the people truly satisfies something deep in their souls, strikes a chord of ancestral memory and breeds a sense of oneness.
The Embassy Ancestral Re-Connection Program gives opportunities to Africans in the Diaspora who have taken their DNA test to familiarize themselves with the Diplomatic Mission which represents their country of origin.
Each year Roots to Glory Tours provides opportunities for those interested in reclaiming their birthright and traditional names from the country of their ancestry.
We traveled with Culinary Historian Michael Twitty, Chef David Thomas, Tonya Thomas, and Harold Caldwell all Chefs in their own right to a little town
Toussaint Louverture’s grandfather is said to be a Prince from Allada. His name was Gaou Guinou. During our many visits to the Palace of King Kpodegbe
Kings Hapi of Bana, Cameroon! On the left is the father, King Hapi IV on the right is Hapi V, the son! In our culture
King Toffa IX pours alcohol on the ground as part of a ceremony to honor and speak to the buried ancestors. During the 18th century,
The six of us have given our undivided attention to Auntie Mabel, owner of the eponymous Mabel’s Chop Bar in Ho, Ghana. Here the kitchen
GO Photo: Gwen Davis Each year, the James Beard Foundation awards numerous Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work/Study Grants (JLP grant) to working chefs eager to expand their knowledge
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