DNA and Identity with Dr. Anita Foeman [Part 2]

MESSAGE ME HERE!This week, Shannon and I continue our discussion about DNA testing and racial identity. We continue to react to the insight provided by Dr. Anita Foeman, a professor at West Chester University. Her studies racial narrative and identity with regard to DNA ancestry results provides a fascinating backdrop to the decisions that people make regarding their identity and even how, without a DNA test, they may choose to identify as something that was not part of their original narrative.Dr. Foeman studies the sociological experiences surrounding DNA testing when it comes to one's narrative of their racial background. She teaches in the communications and media department at West Chester University and focuses on intercultural and organizational communication. She is the founder and co-investigator of the DNA Discussion Project (mentioned above), and leads a course called Identity in the Age of Ancestral DNA. If this is your first time with OTC, check out  EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram!Our True Colors is powered by The Culture Crucible. Go to THE HUB to learn more!Consider joining the Critical Mixed Race Studies Association!