News Coverage of the Ancestry Reconnection Program (ARP)
Here is a list of media regarding the trip that we've found online. We'll be updating the list as we continue to find things. Some of these items are in French and can be translated using Google Translate. Information as of January 17, 2011.
African American Roots Seekers Get Triumphant Reception in Cameroon
December 23, 2010
Back To The Roots For Over 40 Cameroonian Americans
December 27, 2010
Christopher Jator, Cameroon Tribune
US-based ARK Jammers Connection –a mission-driven organization dedicated to spreading kindness and promoting intercultural dialogue through the unifying power of music– will be touring some areas of Cameroon.
BBC Podcast - Africa Today - (Free mp3 Download) - 16 minutes
December 27, 2010
Alassane Ouattara's supporters told to go on strike to force incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo to step down in Ivory Coast. A mixed progress report on the role of women in Egypt. And festive celebrations to welcome African Americans who trace their roots all the way back to Cameroon.
Retracing Ancestry After Slave Trade - Over 6,000 Americans of Cameroonian Origin Discovered
December 28, 2010
Christopher Jator, Cameroon Tribune
The Co-Founder of the American DNA Company, who uncovered the Cameroonian Americans, is part of the delegation visiting Cameroon.
African Americans Who Trace Their Roots to Cameroon Finally Arrive 'Home' (Audio Clip)
December 28, 2010
Randy Joe Sa'ah, BBC News Africa
BBC Podcast - Africa Today (Free mp3 Download) - 16 minutes
December 28, 2010
Randy Joe Sa'ah, BBC News Africa
Three West African presidents go to Ivory Coast to persuade President Gbagbo to give up power. As the death toll from Nigeria's Christmas Eve bombings rises, senior religious figures call for calm and tolerance. And the African Americans searching for their ancestral roots in Cameroon.
Americans Tracing Their Genetic Roots in Cameroon Make an Emotional Journey to a Former Slave Port (Audio Clip)
December 30, 2010
Randy Joe Sa'ah, BBC News Africa
BBC Podcast - Africa Today (Free mp3 Download) - 16 minutes
December 30, 2010
Randy Joe Sa'ah, BBC News Africa
The UN mission in Ivory Coast says post-election violence is on the decrease. Uncertainty over Sudan's Darfur peace process as the Doha talks break down. And we follow a group of African Americans as they discover their ancestral roots in Cameroon.
Philemon Yang Received the American Descendants of the Cameroonian Diaspora
(Philemon Yang reçoit des Américains descendants de la diaspora camerounaise)
January 5, 2011
Cameroon Tribune
Discovering their roots, they were met last Friday by Prime Minister Head of Government.
Regina Jackson 27 Years Serving Children
(Regina Jackson, 27 ans au service des enfants)
January 5, 2011
Steven Libam, Cameroon Tribune
Originally from Oakland, California, this woman has dedicated much of her life to educating children.
Cameroon-Americans: A Resource in Kribi...
(Camerouno-Américains : Ressourcement à Kribi…)
Steve Libam, Cameroon Tribune
January 5, 2011
The delegation of Cameroonian-Americans ended their stay in the country by the discovery of natural and historic seaside town.
Cameroonian Americans Say Goodbye
January 6, 2011
Christopher Jator, Cameroon Tribune
African Americans Travel to Cameroon to Discover Their Origins
January 7, 2011
A Historic Reconnection
January 14, 2011
Gina Paige, AfricanAncestry.Com
Photos and Video
Time is Elastic - Cameroon Ancestry Reconnection Program - Facebook Fan Page
AfricanAncestry.Com Fan Page
Photos
Video
African American Roots Seekers Get Triumphant Reception in Cameroon
December 23, 2010
Back To The Roots For Over 40 Cameroonian Americans
December 27, 2010
Christopher Jator, Cameroon Tribune
US-based ARK Jammers Connection –a mission-driven organization dedicated to spreading kindness and promoting intercultural dialogue through the unifying power of music– will be touring some areas of Cameroon.
BBC Podcast - Africa Today - (Free mp3 Download) - 16 minutes
December 27, 2010
Alassane Ouattara's supporters told to go on strike to force incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo to step down in Ivory Coast. A mixed progress report on the role of women in Egypt. And festive celebrations to welcome African Americans who trace their roots all the way back to Cameroon.
Retracing Ancestry After Slave Trade - Over 6,000 Americans of Cameroonian Origin Discovered
December 28, 2010
Christopher Jator, Cameroon Tribune
The Co-Founder of the American DNA Company, who uncovered the Cameroonian Americans, is part of the delegation visiting Cameroon.
African Americans Who Trace Their Roots to Cameroon Finally Arrive 'Home' (Audio Clip)
December 28, 2010
Randy Joe Sa'ah, BBC News Africa
BBC Podcast - Africa Today (Free mp3 Download) - 16 minutes
December 28, 2010
Randy Joe Sa'ah, BBC News Africa
Three West African presidents go to Ivory Coast to persuade President Gbagbo to give up power. As the death toll from Nigeria's Christmas Eve bombings rises, senior religious figures call for calm and tolerance. And the African Americans searching for their ancestral roots in Cameroon.
Americans Tracing Their Genetic Roots in Cameroon Make an Emotional Journey to a Former Slave Port (Audio Clip)
December 30, 2010
Randy Joe Sa'ah, BBC News Africa
BBC Podcast - Africa Today (Free mp3 Download) - 16 minutes
December 30, 2010
Randy Joe Sa'ah, BBC News Africa
The UN mission in Ivory Coast says post-election violence is on the decrease. Uncertainty over Sudan's Darfur peace process as the Doha talks break down. And we follow a group of African Americans as they discover their ancestral roots in Cameroon.
Philemon Yang Received the American Descendants of the Cameroonian Diaspora
(Philemon Yang reçoit des Américains descendants de la diaspora camerounaise)
January 5, 2011
Cameroon Tribune
Discovering their roots, they were met last Friday by Prime Minister Head of Government.
Regina Jackson 27 Years Serving Children
(Regina Jackson, 27 ans au service des enfants)
January 5, 2011
Steven Libam, Cameroon Tribune
Originally from Oakland, California, this woman has dedicated much of her life to educating children.
Cameroon-Americans: A Resource in Kribi...
(Camerouno-Américains : Ressourcement à Kribi…)
Steve Libam, Cameroon Tribune
January 5, 2011
The delegation of Cameroonian-Americans ended their stay in the country by the discovery of natural and historic seaside town.
Cameroonian Americans Say Goodbye
January 6, 2011
Christopher Jator, Cameroon Tribune
African Americans Travel to Cameroon to Discover Their Origins
January 7, 2011
A Historic Reconnection
January 14, 2011
Gina Paige, AfricanAncestry.Com
Photos and Video
Time is Elastic - Cameroon Ancestry Reconnection Program - Facebook Fan Page
AfricanAncestry.Com Fan Page
Photos
Video
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