Paul Crooks
Discover Black Ancestry & Family History with Paul Crooks.
Explore My Books, Talks, and Learning Resources
Explore My Books, Talks, and Learning Resources
Welcome. I’m Paul Crooks, a genealogist, author, and pioneer in tracing African Caribbean ancestry from Britain to Africa. Over the last 25 years, my research and writing have helped thousands of people of African Caribbean and African American descent uncover their family stories. Whether you’re exploring your Caribbean roots, your African American heritage, or the role of DNA testing in your search, you’ll find practical resources and inspiration here.
Ready to trace your roots?
Ready to trace your roots?
Explore your African and Caribbean ancestry through engaging online talks, practical guidance, and insightful books. Whether you’re starting out or stuck, Paul provides the tools and inspiration to help you discover your ancestral story.
- Trace Your African Roots → Join a free online talk or book a personal session
- Explore Books & Courses → Browse Paul’s guides and digital resources
- Attend an Upcoming Event → Be part of Paul’s online learning community
Partner with a leading voice on Black genealogy.
Partner with a leading voice on Black genealogy.
Collaborate with Paul, a powerful speaker and heritage consultant whose talks illuminate the richness of Black ancestry and foster deep connection to identity, place, and history.
Paul’s heritage-led presentations are designed for meaningful engagement across corporate, public, and voluntary sector settings. Within organizations, his work resonates most with employee resource groups (ERGs), staff networks, heritage month committees, talent and leadership programmes, and internal events teams seeking content that speaks to lived experience and shared cultural narratives.
Whether through keynote addresses, facilitated workshops, or smaller heritage-led sessions that invite reflection, dialogue, and connection, Paul brings history to life in ways that resonate deeply and inspire positive action.
- Book a Talk or Online Event → Explore formats for your team or audience
- Heritage Resources – Support internal learning
- Collaborate → Work with Paul on heritage and community-based initiatives
