Spandna Families

10/05/2025

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06/09/2025

🌍✨ The 2025 spanDNA TransAtlantic Genealogy Summit has officially come to a close—and what an unforgettable journey it's been. From soul-stirring conversations to powerful ancestral connections, we're deeply grateful for every heart and hand that helped bring this vision to life.

To our sponsors and partners: thank you gor believing in the power of reconnection, wellness, and Black legacy.

To our vendors and facilitators: your talent and spirit transformed our space into a true homeplace.

To our attendees: your presence reminded us that while our roots are global, our love is fiercly local.

🕯️As we look to next year—with whispers of Ghana in the air, we remain committed to leading and learning in love, community, and collective memory.

And yes, those signature pink spanDNA water bottles spotted in the photo thread? They're officially up for grabs! Hydrate in style while honoring your heritage. Stay cool, stay rooted💧🌸

Now it's your turn🎙️: Have you begun tracing your lineage? If so, where has the journey taken you, and what have you discovered about yourself along the way?

A heartfelt thank you to Claudia Maturell, Media Director for spanDNA Families, whose vision, leadership, and creative brilliance brought our stories to life and made the Summit shine across every platform.

04/21/2025

Have you heard about the inaugural TransAtlantic Genealogy Summit co-hosted by Edward A. Ulzen Memorial Foundation (EAUMF)?

Hear from Ewuradwoa Ulzen-Setrakian aka My Black Genealogist to learn how Ghanaians and Descendants of Enslaved Africans linked by shared ancestors will come together in Atlanta, GA this May for a historic union.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/47ApUJyi7OxkxAIVqFfFIo?si=UOzZfuEWSwK3L-7GTa2Sbg&preview=video

MBG: My Black Genealogist · Episode

04/15/2025

We are grateful to Qiana Avery for her videography expertise. Learn about the inaugural spanDNA Families TransAtlantic Genealogy Summit from the Elmina Java Museum's Director of Diaspora Programs, Ewuradwoa Ulzen-Setrakian.

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We'll also be sharing more about spanDNA PBC from My Black Genealogist as we approach . Stay tuned.

https://youtu.be/trWrFBAEfjc?si=_n05-7dL5xnbOmZh

This is a video about What is STAGS 202500:00 Introduction to the TransAtlantic Genealogy Summit00:11 Personal Journey and Discoveries01:01 Challenges in Bla...

03/15/2025

Celebrating our 2nd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support.

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07/04/2024

What a lovely chat with the . Thank you to Cheryl Hudson Passey, Carolina Girl Genealogy. The panelists were all so welcoming, encouraging, and fun!

The panel Bernice Bennett, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy and I welcome guest Adwoa Setrakian to tell us about SpanDNA and her Afric...

02/13/2024

spanDNA Genealogy Therapeutics & Tours is partnering with Sagdrina Brown Jalal and Thelola_women to announce Part II of SageD’s Sistering Series with Legacy Leadership…

🫶🏿BLACK LOVE🫶🏿

For this event, SageD Consulting will be welcoming My Black Genealogist & Masud Olufani as our facilitators in exploring and celebrating the practice of Black Love.

Adwoa, the founder of spanDNA, connects communities of African descent with their cultural roots through genealogy. Through compassionate research, education, and coaching, spanDNA enables individuals to discover, preserve, and navigate their ancestral heritage in the context of the West African diaspora.

Masud, an Atlanta-based multidisciplinary artist, draws profound inspiration from the vibrant traditions of African and African American storytelling. Rooted in a deep commitment to showcasing the resilience within communities navigating adversity, his art becomes a compelling exploration of cultural heritage and storytelling.

This conversation is inspired by Masud’s direct work with Adwoa on his genealogical exploration in Ghana with Adwoa’s direct engagement and support.

We look forward to seeing you at The Lola on February 26th at 4:30PM.

Link to tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sistering-with-legacy-leadership-black-love-tickets-811931066677?aff=oddtdtcreator