Is Caribbean a type of African?

Today, Black Caribbeans primarily trace their roots to Sub-Saharan African ancestry. However, since there have been interracial marriages and unions among Caribbean peoples over the years, they may also have a mix of European, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Indigenous Caribbean blood.



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