From: Unpacking the Myth of Yakub and the Origins of Race
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Modern genetic science clearly demonstrates that all human beings share common ancestors and that racial categories are social constructs, not distinct biological lineages originating from a single 'creator' figure.

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Genetic studies, which look at our DNA, show that all humans alive today share a common ancestry that traces back to Africa. Scientists have found overwhelming evidence that modern humans evolved in Africa and then migrated around the world, slowly developing genetic variations that lead to differences in traits like skin color, hair texture, and facial features. These changes happened gradually over tens of thousands of years due to natural selection and genetic drift, not through intentional selective breeding by one individual. There is no genetic marker or scientific evidence that points to a single 'white' ancestor like Yakub, or any sudden creation of racial groups. Instead, humanity is a deeply interconnected web of genetic diversity. The concept of 'race' as distinct biological groups is not supported by genetics; rather, it's a way societies have categorized people, often with harmful consequences.

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