Do we care too much about our biological roots?

Cultural identity is a hallmark for most Africans and should be maitained. Knowing your cultural roots can ehance social bonds and strenghten social capital. Cultural identity is essential in a world in which cultural uniformity is increasingly becoming in 'norm' in a globalized world. Yet, as society evolves cultural modification is inevitable, especially in cosmopolitan societies.

Our genetic, ethnic and cultural roots are vital parts of whom, who, and what we are. African slaves in the Americas and the rest of the world were stripped of their African names, culture and deprived education for a reason. 1/2

Unlike Italian-Americans, Jewish-Americans, Irish-Americans, Mexican-Americans and other ethnic groups, sadly, descendants of slaves in America cannot precisely trace their family trees to a specific family, village, town and country in Africa. 2/2

the biological, cultural and ancestors roots are very important if you were born in Africa and then grew in the westerners cities... you must be always very proud of your origins... of your culture and the story of your people.

couples that have adopted an orphan children in a different continent must to hold this issue always in their mind

yes, i will say because one knowing he/ she came from is very important . There are many people who do really know their root, because some have been read by non relatives, non biological parents etc. In short it is very important to know your biological root.

The few people I know that don't know where they came from gave me the answer. Like Flora from Kenya they won't have peace until they know where they come from. Knowing where one comes from is one's natural and irreplaceable identity. I can trac my father's side ancestor's 1200 years and my mother's 450 years and I'm proud of my family history.

Which people doesn't care about their ancestors or roots?

there is nothing peculiarly african about a search for biological parents at large as you suggest.

perhaps you ought to have provided evidence that this does not happen among non-africans????