Empathy for Immigrants

Walking in the shoes of immigrants today connects us to our ancestral past.

Who am I? Where did my family come from?  Millions of Americans are asking themselves these questions.  These are the questions that have motivated them to buy a DNA testing kit.  In fact, in recent years more than 12 million people have had their DNA tested through companies that provide the testing directly–dab the inside of your cheek with a swab, send it in and then wait to find out where your ancestors came from and who you might be related to now.  There are genealogy software programs and phone apps to help you do this work.  We even have a popular television series, “Finding Your Roots,” that traces the ancestry and family history of celebrities. 

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