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The L3 Family Tree: How Melanesians, Indigenous Americans, and the Beja-Sudanese-Eritrean Peoples Are Related
Mitochondrial DNA haplogroup L3, arising in East Africa around 70,000 years ago, links the Beja, Melanesians, and Indigenous Americans as branches of a common ancestral tree. This genetic evidence challenges colonial racial divisions, revealing profound connections among these populations while highlighting shared maritime, astronomical knowledge, and cultural practices across continents.
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Population Y: The Melanesian Ancestors Who Cross the Ocean in Our Blood
These were the original navigators. The star readers. The ocean whisperers. Black and brown tribes who built civilizations before colonization tried to erase us from history. Read more at Livity.Blog
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Ancestral Bridges: Reconnecting to the Intelligence That Never Left
Ancestral Bridges is a movement dedicated to reclaiming ancestral knowledge and identities that colonization attempted to erase. Through art, storytelling, and community, it reconnects individuals with their heritage, emphasizing the wisdom encoded in symbols and traditions across cultures. The initiative honors the resilience and intelligence of ancestors, fostering healing and remembrance.