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In short, Iโ€™m an engineer by day and influencer by night. I love plants , fashion, traveling, and of course - natural hair! I take a multifaceted approach with my channel which you will see as you watch my videos. My mind is constantly racing, trying to think of what I can create next, hence my YouTube name loudercreates (Louder is my last name). I believe every person is different and has something special to offer the world. If I can impact just one persons life then I have done my job as an influencer. I also love chatting with you all so please be sure to comment below!

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โ€œThis trip by far was the best experience Iโ€™ve had in my life.โ€ - Charles Williams Jr.

Our fourth Africa Ancestry Family Reunion trip to Sierra Leone was life-changing! Our traveling African Ancestry cousins joined us to share their reflections from this unprecedented trip.

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8:27 Our youngest traveler, Sankara (age 4) shares his experience with jet lag.

9:39 Elder traveler, Dr. Gerilyn aka Dr. G answers the question...I AM?

10:48 Dr. Michelle shares her gratitude for the experience of traveling on the African Ancestry Family Reunion.

12:10 Our Temne and Mende sister, Latriece Love-Goodlett shares her gratitude to the Ancestors for allowing her to share the experience with her husband and two sons.

20:08 Check out Dr. Gina and our traveler's reaction to our special guest who joined us to share his unique experience.

30:04 Francis Momoh, Research, and Development Officer of the Monuments & Relics Commission shares the importance of and the power of the renaming ceremonies.

35:41 Our Head of Operations, Simone Jones shares her reaction to her new name.

44:02 Dr. Michelle Chatman shares a tear-jerking story about seeing her Mother's face in Sierra Leone.

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The African Ancestry Experience
Hosted by Dr. Gina Paige, African Ancestry Experience airs weekly on Facebook and YouTube and gathers notable people across the African Diaspora to discuss what it means to transform the way Black people view themselves and Africa.

Producer: Wendi Cherry for African Ancestry

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Isiko Muhammad El
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Watch Geneavlogger's video on Jabari's family tree:
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Charts & Narration by Matt Baker
Animation by Syawish Rehman
Audio editing by Ali Shahwaiz
Intro music: "Lord of the Land" by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license 4.0. Available from http://incompetech.com

Isiko Muhammad El
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Doing my African ancestry tests on both my maternal and paternal sides was so eye-opening. Then to be able to combine that revelation with the actual experience of going to the places where my DNA began was awe-inspiring and a full-circle moment.

Isiko Muhammad El
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Which ethnic group do you have the most in common with?
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Why Dr. Kittles is unapologetic about creating AfricanAncestry.com specifically for black people and what it means for a genetic ancestry tracing company to TRULY understand African DNA?

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The African Ancestry Experience
Hosted by Dr. Gina Paige, African Ancestry Live airs weekly on Facebook and YouTube and gathers notable people across the African Diaspora to discuss what it means to transform the way Black people view themselves and Africa.

Producer: Wendi Cherry for African Ancestry

#africanancestry #africanancestrydna #fortheculture #blackculture #blackexperience #africandiaspora #aae #dna #genetics #AfricanAncestryExperience #africa

Isiko Muhammad El
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https://africanancestry.com

African Ancestry is a company that helps expand the way Black people view themselves and the way they view Africa!

Founded in 2003 by Dr. Rick Kittles and Gina Paige, African Ancestry is the world leader in tracing maternal and paternal lineages of African descent having helped more than 1,000,000 people re-connect with the roots of their family tree. With the industryโ€™s largest and most comprehensive database of over 30,000 indigenous African DNA samples, African Ancestry determines specific countries and specific ethnic groups of origin with an unrivaled level of detail, accuracy and confidence. African Ancestry is committed to providing a unique service to the black community by working daily to improve the cultural, emotional, physical, spiritual and economic wellbeing of people across the African Diaspora.

Isiko Muhammad El
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African countries That Offer Citizenship to African American & African Diaspora - In recent years, several African countries have opened their doors to embrace and reconnect with the African Diaspora and Black Americans who seek a stronger connection to their ancestral roots. Through the power of DNA and ancestry tracing, individuals are uncovering their African heritage and are now presented with unique opportunities to obtain dual citizenship in countries that recognize and welcome their African ancestry. This video will delve into the fascinating realm of African countries that offer citizenship to African Americans and the African Diaspora, shedding light on the processes, benefits, and possibilities that await those who wish to reclaim their heritage.

With advancements in DNA testing and the availability of African ancestry DNA tests, individuals are gaining a deeper understanding of their roots and lineage. Armed with DNA results that trace back to specific African regions, individuals can now embark on a journey to obtain citizenship in countries that resonate with their heritage. Whether it's the allure of a Ghana passport, the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria, or the promising citizenship opportunities in Sierra Leone, African countries are extending invitations to those who wish to embrace their African ancestory. We will explore the concept of citizenship by investment, uncovering the requirements and benefits associated with these programs. Get ready to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and explore the possibilities of gaining dual citizenship in African countries that celebrate and embrace the African Diaspora and Black Americans reconnecting with their ancestral homeland.
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Isiko Muhammad El
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In this clip, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explains how he found Questlove's original African ancestor, his third great grandfather Charlie Louis.

#FindingYourRoots airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on PBS. In the February 11 episode, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with film director Ava DuVernay, actor S. Epatha Merkerson, and musician Questlove to the unexpected places where their ancestors were scattered by slavery, upending their notions of African American historyโ€”and their own family trees.

Watch the full episode at: https://www.pbs.org/weta/findi....ng-your-roots/watch/

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We understood the assignment. We traced our DNA. We found our roots. We reconnected.

In April 2021, the country of Sierra Leone conferred citizenship to people of the African Diaspora with valid genetic ancestry test results.

This African Ancestry Family Reunion to #SierraLeone was a dream come true for people of African descent.

We're doing it again this November. The next citizenship ceremony was recently announced through an official press release from the Monuments and Relics Commission.

Even if you don't join us or haven't taken one of our tests yet, you can still celebrate and support the African Ancestry Family Members who are reconnecting with Africa! Please help us spread the good news.

African Ancestry Family Reunions in Sierra Leone are specially curated all-inclusive birthright journeys. We work in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, local communities, businesses and cultural organizations, to create an unforgettable reconnection for those who have family roots in Sierra Leone.

This journey goes far and beyond an average tourist trip. We honor our ancestors, learn our histories and give back to our brothers and sisters in Sierra Leone with lots of love, laughter and respect.

Check the following for information on citizenship:
https://africanancestry.com/travel

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My results from my DNA test with African Ancestry have finally arrived. This video gives a little background regarding my family's experience with DNA testing, and my results from the test. If you haven't already done so, check out Part One where I broke down the process behind taking the test.

African Ancestry reached out and invited me to take one of their DNA tests, where they use the world's largest database of African DNA lineages to help determine your country and ethnic group of origin. I took the Matriclan test, which pulls from your Mother's DNA line to determine your origins. These are the results of that test.

Isiko Muhammad El
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My ancestry DNA results are in. In this vlog I reveal my dna results.
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My Ancestry DNA Results Are In - Shocking Dna Sesults Ancestry

My DNA ancestry results from ancestry.com are in. Unexpected results! In this video I reveal my dna ancestry results. Watch my reaction to my dna ancestry results. My ancestry results came after 8 weeks of waiting.

What does race, ethnicity mean when it comes to skin color. Having grown up in South Africa where there are lot of mixed people, I was often mistaken for a mixed girl, never 100% African. I could pass for mixed if i wanted as many mixed people tried to pass for white.
I was shocked but not shocked when I saw my dna results. They revealed what I've always known about my own race and ethnicity.

DNA can reveal hidden ethnicity. Can dna results be wrong? Yes because they don't go all the way back, they only reveal the last 500 years.
What made my results even more shocking is the fact that in South Africa we are multi-cultural and have different races. I was sure that I would be Cape Coloured and that my dna results would reveal that I have Cape Coloured DNA. Coloured people are mixed people in South Africa. I aslo suspected that I would have Khoi or San in my DNA.

My Ancestry DNA Results Are In | Mind Blown | Jaw Floored
I still have to do my 23 and me this year. Of course if we believe in the out of africa theory, then everyone else has my african dna.

Because I was born with light skin, as an African I was always made to think that I'm not African. As much as I've always known my heritage, it was important for me to have this scientific proof that I'm indeed African.
I come from a family that has all colors, dark skin to light skin so that was a little bit confusing too.
Though my DNA results were shocking, I knew from the bottom of my heart that they would come back the way they did.

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Our African Ancestry Family Reunions create memories that live on forever.

A few weeks ago we concluded our 4th African Ancestry Family Reunion in Sierra Leone where our family members received their citizenship.

2023 Coming Soon!

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AfricanAncestry.com is celebrating 20 years of reconnecting Africa and the Diaspora through Genetics, Education, and Travel!

In 30 minutes we will be streaming a portion of our 20th celebration live from the Woolly Mammoth Theater in Washington, D.C.! We knew you wouldnโ€™t want to miss this historic occasion!

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Everyone that places an order TODAY will be entered into a giveaway to receive one of 20 personalized recorded video messages from Dr. Gina Paige, revealing your result, via email.

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00:00 What Makes Kubrick's Movies So Timeless?
01:49 Kubrick's Stories โ€” Approach to Scripting
03:36 Kubrick's Production Design โ€” Thematic Design
06:19 Kubrick's Colors โ€” Colors...Elevated (Eyes Wide Shut)
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12:41 Kubrick's Editing โ€” Edit for Internal Montage
14:51 Kubrick's Sounds โ€” The Sounds of Silence
16:26 Kubrick's Music โ€” Ironic Music
19:42 How to Define "Kubrickian"

Stanley Kubrick will go down as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. No question. But why? What makes his filmmaking so outstanding? In this video essay, our task (and not an easy one) will be to dig inside Stanley Kubrickโ€™s directing style to see if we can unlock the secrets within. From his scriptwriting, production design, color, cinematography, film editing, sound design, and film music โ€” his mastery of all these filmmaking elements is legendary.

Stanley Kubrick only made 13 movies in his lifetime, but they are all considered classics. Not only the best movies in their respective genres but also some of the best movies ever made. Dr Strangelove, 2001 A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut, just a few iconic Stanley Kubrick movies you may have heard of. Despite their dissimilarities, behind each is filmmaking craftsmanship at its finest.

With regards to Kubrickโ€™s scriptwriting, his consistent focus is the human experience, where big questions are left unanswered. In his production design, he will echo the prevailing themes of each film into the set design and costumes. Stanley Kubrick is often associated with his cinematography, including his wide shot compositions, practical lighting, and those iconic tracking shots. Any fan of color theory will have a field day with Kubrickโ€™s colors, which sail past subtle and overwhelm us.

Kubrick doesnโ€™t overly cut his films โ€” his film editing is reserved and patient. On the soundtrack, Stanley Kubrick might go light on sound design but more than compensates with dramatic and enthralling film music.

In the world of film theory and film analysis, Stanley Kubrick has left us 13 amazing films that we will endlessly puzzle over, dissect, and interpret. In film directing, he has set the bar for directors everywhere. And while we never get another Stanley Kubrick movie, what he has given us will last forever.

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How to create suspense in film โ€” A breakdown of three different methods using suspense scenes from movies like Zodiac, The Thing, and Drive.

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16:23 - Final Thoughts/Takeaways

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HOW TO CREATE SUSPENSE IN FILM

You know those moments in a movie when you hold your breath, your muscles tense up, and you can barely keep your eyes on the screen? There is nothing quite as thrilling as a good suspense scene. And to understand how they work, we have to pick apart their elements. In this video, weโ€™re going to look at some of the best suspense scenes from movies. Specifically, three scenes that each use a different filmmaking element to guide the suspense: sound design, cinematography, and editing.

SOUND DESIGN FOR SUSPENSE

In Nicolas Winding Refnโ€™s Drive, there are a few white-knuckle scenes. In the pawn shop robbery, the heist happens off-screen as we simply wait outside, in the quiet, with Driver. It is the lack of sound that keeps us on edge. One of the key ingredients in suspense is uncertainty โ€” how will this scene end? And because we hear nothing of the robbery inside, our uncertainty remains high. The gentle but insistent ticking of Driverโ€™s watch reminds us that time is running out but the quietness overall makes it feel like something bad is going to happen. And it does.

EDITING FOR SUSPENSE

Editing is usually the star of the show when it comes to creating suspense in film. Time is another essential element and how long the editor delays the outcome dictates the amount of suspense. In John Carpenterโ€™s remake of The Thing, the iconic blood test scene is a taut and claustrophobic set piece. With very little sound design or music, it is the editing that really builds the suspense. By keeping each shot of the suspects in the same, tight close-ups we get no relief from the tension. Additionally, this consistency of close-ups also keeps our suspicions even across all the suspects. Finally, as MacReady proceeds with the first test, we cut back and forth between the blood and the reactions over a dozen times, delaying the result and tightening the suspense.

CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR SUSPENSE

In our final example, we look at the iconic Zodiac basement scene where Graysmith finds himself in the presence of the potential killer heโ€™s been investigating. Here, it is the cinematography, including the lighting, camera angles, and camera movement, that creates such a terrifying scenario. As soon as Graysmith realizes Mr. Vaughn might be the Zodiac, the lighting seems to shift from even and neutral to high-contrast and horror film-esque. First, he is trapped in a close-up with Vaughn looming in the background. As they enter the basement, the low angle shot brings the ceiling on top of Graysmith, trapping him even more. And the lighting on Vaughn gets more and more sinister until he disappears completely into the shadows.

The best suspense scenes in movies use one or all of these techniques to draw out the time, elevate our uncertainty, and raise the stakes (and our heart rates).


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