Using language to uncover African roots in Latin America

Armin Schweigler uncovers the lost ancestral roots of the Palenqueros, one of the first free communities in the Americas, through linguistic research and DNA testing. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCIrvine. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: