Celebs Who Traced Their DNA Roots

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Isaiah Washington


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Isaiah Washington

Actor Isaiah Washington had his DNA traced and in doing so, has found a new purpose in life. Back in 2005, he had his DNA analyzed and found out his ancestors hailed from the Mende tribe of Sierra Leone. Traveling back to his homeland, the former “Grey’s Anatomy” star has made it his mission in life to help his people by founding the Gondobay Mango Foundation (his African name) to help rebuild Sierra Leone “one village at a time.” Washington has become the first African-American to be granted dual citizenship In Sierra Leone based on DNA testing.

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