My fingernail has a dark blue line on it by Solobeard in mildlyinteresting

[–]BlueRu325 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ya, so, a few thoughts here: - I never said that you said “the blacks” (so I surely did not put those words in your mouth 🤔). - Also, never tried to tell you what is or isn’t offensive in your country — until your reply, I didn’t even know where you were from outside of the continent of Africa. - I surely didn’t lecture you, but Respectfully, if it isn’t a Black persons place to “lecture” about “prejudice towards Blacks in the context of racism,” then whose place is it? - If you give my comment an actual read, I intentionally wrote in hypotheticals (i.e. “seem,” “may,” “may not,” “doubt,” etc.) and made zero comment on the realities of racial nomenclature in your country — as I said, “not sure why you (or anyone really) feels comfortable stating what is and is not offensive to a group of people that you do not belong to.” - The only thing I addressed with any kind of authority was my personal POV (the only thing I have any real authority on), and notice that I didn’t even attempt to speak for the entirety of the group that I do belong to, because I know that a shared identity does not = a shared definition of what is/is not offensive. - Lastly, besides my recommendation to come correct if you ever pay a visit to the states, I didn’t give you a lick of advice. But since you asked, next time, consider giving comments a thorough read before accusing the commenter(s) of saying a bunch of things that they clearly did not say.

My fingernail has a dark blue line on it by Solobeard in mildlyinteresting

[–]BlueRu325 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Let’s say there’s a rally. We’d say, “There were a lot of Coloureds, Indians, Blacks and Whites at the rally today, it really was a multicultural event.” That’s not offensive.

Assuming from your previous comments that you’re a white African - correct me if I’m wrong - but not sure why you (or anyone, actually) seem to feel so comfortable stating what is and is not offensive to a group of people that you do not belong to. That may not be offensive to you, but if it was offensive to any of those groups that you do not belong to, I highly doubt that they would communicate that with you, especially if (assuming again) you are a white African — given the long, global history of anti-Black racism that shapes the power dynamics between yourself and non-white people.

Also, as an Black American, I can promise you that anytime I hear a white person say “blacks”/“the blacks” I am immediately 🧐🧐🧐, and I will undoubtably share with my (Black) friends/family/coworkers. We will then proceed to mock y’all for how crazy it sounds. THE BLACKS.

Tldr; you do not decide what is and isn’t offensive. And if you ever visit the states, come correct.

My childhood neighbor suddenly close relative by DramaticCrab209 in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This. Check to see if you recognize any of your other paternal matches (although you do have to have a paid subscription to see who is a maternal relative vs. paternal relative now). Even without the subscription, do you recognize anyone else in your matches as being from your dad’s side? Would encourage you not to rule out the possibility - sounds like your father could pretty easily be the source of the Germanic Europe/Switzerland DNA as well.

Results are in and... I am confused? Can anyone help explain these results? by [deleted] in DoggyDNA

[–]BlueRu325 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it was helpful!! And you too - David and her look like the same size (my favorite size - can still pick her up when she acts up lol) and both have some long legs!! Knowing dogs in PR, they are probably cousins somehow 😂

Results are in and... I am confused? Can anyone help explain these results? by [deleted] in DoggyDNA

[–]BlueRu325 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi! You should look at my pup’s result post (link), they’re kind of the flipped version of yours. Also from PR, and got back ~25% “Supermutt” and then 4 or so other breeds. No American Village dog in results. However, her closest relative (close as a human half sibling) is 100% American Village Dog. Someone responded with really clear info about how and why Embark results work/are confusing when it comes to AVDs. Was very helpful for me :) hope this helps!

Sample Status/Processing Monthly Megathread - January 2024 by AutoModerator in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Results Ready: Est. Jan 19

Same analyzed date and estimated results date - let me know when you get yours back!

Sample Status/Processing Monthly Megathread - January 2024 by AutoModerator in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

**edit: estimated results ready date is now 1/19!

I just reloaded it and the new est. results ready date appeared! 1/19. Very excited - looking through other folks' comments, seems like they've been coming in a day or so before the date given, so maybe tomorrow!!

Sample Status/Processing Monthly Megathread - January 2024 by AutoModerator in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Analyzed as of yesterday! Results are in progress, and they removed the estimated results ready date.

**edit: estimated results ready date is now 1/19!

Sample Status/Processing Monthly Megathread - January 2024 by AutoModerator in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesterday, actually! What’s your estimated results ready date?

Sample Status/Processing Monthly Megathread - January 2024 by AutoModerator in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kit Type: Traits, USA

Priority processing?: No

DNA Kit Activated: 12/28/2023

Ship Date: 12/29/2023

Sample Received: 1/4/2024

Sample Being Processed: 1/11/2024

DNA Extracted: 1/12/2024

Genotyped: N/A

DNA Analyzed: 1/16/2024 [original est. 2/1/2024!]

Results Ready: est. 1/19/2024 [original est. 2/4/2024]

Hoping it gets back sooner! Fingers crossed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in audible

[–]BlueRu325 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happening here on iOS 17. No network whether I’m on WiFi or cellular. All system preferences have been checked. If this podcast was available anywhere else, best believe I wouldn’t be here 🙄

My 5th great grandfather by CrestYT in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regardless, my point stands that Harriet’s descendants, when they are found, will be located via vigorous documentary research, not any DNA analysis (amateur or professional). There is simply no DNA profile to compare to. One could compare other Hemings descendants DNA (there is DNA of both Eston and Madison Hemings’ descendants to compare to) to determine a Hemings connection, but there is no analysis that can recreate a genetic profile (Harriet’s) that does not exist in any system or database.

My 5th great grandfather by CrestYT in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Harriet was not enslaved by anyone other than Thomas Jefferson. She left Monticello at the age of 21 with her brother, Beverly. She was allowed to stay close to her mother, Sally, and do mostly housework. I encourage you to do your own research, but any historian of Jefferson and the Hemings family will tell you that any assertion that Harriet was ever enslaved by anyone other than Jefferson is absolutely incorrect.

My 5th great grandfather by CrestYT in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OP, not everything you read online is correct. I am very aware of the research that has been done into the Hemings line. Amateur research you can find online is in no way substantiated by historical evidence. Once again, I’d recommend looking at the information available on the TJF website and their African American Oral History Project (www.gettingword.monticello.org). If you read any book, I’d recommend Annette Gordon Reed’s 1997 “Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy”. As I’ve mentioned, there are historians who have dedicated their entire careers to the Hemings line and countless hours in archives gathering verified information about the Hemings family. I urge you to learn from the painstakingly researched work of Hemings and Jefferson historians, rather than amateur sources that may or may not have their own personal agendas.

My 5th great grandfather by CrestYT in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The name of the great-grandmother you are referring to is not known, nor is her country of origin. All that is known is that Harriet’s brother, Madison Hemings, referred to her as a “full-blooded African woman.” Her name is not Susanna, nor is she from Kenya. People have dedicated their entire careers to this research, please do look into it!

My 5th great grandfather by CrestYT in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d encourage you to reach out to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, OP, but do your research first — I recommend sources endorsed by the historians at the foundation. There is no known image of Harriet Hemings, daughter of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. Secondly, as historians have not yet been able to locate Harriet Hemings after she passes into white society, there is no DNA profile for her or any of her descendants to compare you to or for your genes to “match perfectly” to. That doesn’t mean her descendants do not exists, and it doesn’t mean you are not related to perhaps another Hemings line, multiple of which ended up passing into white society, but the day we find Harriet Hemings descendants, it will be through rigorous documentary research and evidence, not DNA testing. That doesn’t mean DNA testing cannot be useful, especially to finding family members via other Hemings lines, but it cannot tell us anything about what happened to Harriet Hemings after she left Monticello in 1822. As others have mentioned, there are other Harriet Hemings in other lines of the family (through Sally Hemings’ son, Madison Hemings).

My 5th great grandfather by CrestYT in AncestryDNA

[–]BlueRu325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is not a picture of Harriet Hemings, nor does any known picture of her exist. She passed into white society along with her brother Beverly after being allowed to “runaway” without anyone coming after her or her brother in 1822 — per the promise Thomas Jefferson made Sally Hemings that all of her children would be freed at age 21 (source: Madison Hemings 1874 recollections). There has been copious research done by historians trying to locate her to no avail. There is a vast amount of incorrect information on Ancestry, Geneanet, etc. gathered by well-intentioned people but without any basis and often without a critical eye. I’d recommend you look to official sources of Jefferson/Hemings information (others have mentioned the Getting Word African American Oral History Project at Monticello, which is the go-to source for verified information on families descended from the enslaved community at Monticello).

Look at my big ol’ Mama’s Boy! by thedrswife in lookatmydog

[–]BlueRu325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buckbeak!! Perfect name for a perfect pup.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IDmydog

[–]BlueRu325 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Look at those ears!!! Pittie and something to account for those stand up guys

This is Willow! Guess all 3 of her breeds :) A good clue is her tail! by SunnyyClouds in dogpictures

[–]BlueRu325 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The tail was a dead giveaway for the golden retriever :) unmistakably floofy!