"My maternal ancestor was from Senegal and likely a member of the Balanta ethnic group. She was brought to the Americas against her will during the Transatlantic Slave Trade. She also has descendants who share my exact DNA match who live today in Cuba, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Cayman Islands, and Bermuda. In a some ways, my return to Senegal represents her return to her homeland and it is very fulfilling to think that I will be the first in my family to make this voyage." - Miniya,
Red Pin - There are people living in Senegal today with whom I share maternal DNA markers
White Pin - My current location in Alabama. There are in America with whom I share maternal DNA markers.