Reclaiming Roots in Sierra Leone: The Journey of Jasmine Alexander—Brookings
What happens when ancestry becomes action? For Jasmine Alexander Brookings, tracing her ancestry was never just about discovering names on a family tree. As an African American woman who uncovered her connection to the Limba ethnic group of Sierra Leone through African Ancestry, her journey became something far deeper. It became a calling. With intention and an open heart, Jasmine traveled to Sierra Leone not only to learn about her heritage but also to connect with the land, the culture, the people,
Reclaiming Heritage: A Nova Scotian’s Visit to Sierra Leone
What inspired you to want to travel to Sierra Leone? In the community, many people spoke of ancestors leaving Nova Scotia and going to Africa. It is well known that Sierra Leone was where the Black Loyalists had emigrated to in 1792, so I knew that is where I would want to go to learn more about that history. The name Freetown has always piqued my interest. The fact that it was a place where free people from this part of