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Meet the Road Crew
I have found three talented and inspired people up for an amazing adventure. Each of member of the Road Crew brings a unique interest, talent, and perspective to our journey along with a shared belief in the importance of knowing who you are.
Victoria Massie is a unique combination of aspiring geneticist and anthropologist. She’s a senior a the University of Rochester whose heart – after studying abroad in Malawi and Ghana – belongs to the African continent. Her internship at African Ancestry, as Road Dog #1, is part of her continuing effort to connect her love for Africa with an intrigue for the genome and contemporary issues facing American society. Her senior thesis is a research project focusing on the impact of genetic ancestry testing on African Americans. We encourage you to help with her research by sharing your experience with her. You can contact her at vmassie@africanancestry.com.
Ralston Smith is a gifted storyteller. We were fortunate to have Ralston join the African Ancestry family several years ago when he produced our first marketing video. His vision extends beyond the camera with a strong strategic plan for every project. Ralston will be documenting the Road Tour and posting video to Facebook and YouTube daily. Check out his blog and his website.
Kea Taylor is an amazing photographer. I was so excited when she said that she wanted to join us on the road. We get the benefit of her warm, creative spirit as well as her awesome still photos, which we’ll be posting daily from the Road. We’re all about promoting Black business so, Kea will be autographing copies of her new book, I Still Do – A Celebration of African American Weddings, on the Road Tour too.
What a tremendous road crew!! And a nice video too I might add.
I am thinking that perhaps there may be a way to engage in the road tour the Howard University Cross Cultural Psychology Students with whom Gina graciously spent her time with this Spring breaking down financial, education, career and personal excellence—all while sharing her life’s journey as the leading and most relevant African American female ENTREPRENEUR in the nation (my words not hers of course)! I will send an email out to them and invite them to join the tour while in their city, as well as to check out and participate in the blogs. I think this is a profound opportunity for college students throughout the nation—genetics, technology, entrepreneurship and psychology all coming together in a city near you for you!!! POWERFUL!
Talk about life transformation…it will be an incredible psychological experience for ALL who participate in the WE are AFRICA Tour this summer. The nations’ discourse on Blackness and race this week and last highlight how important it is for African Americans (and others) to know who we really ARE!!! And one thing for sure is…WE ARE AFRICA!!! Land of the great contributors to innovation, excellence, and empowerment throughout the world!
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