Speaking Engagements on Black History & African Ancestry

Inspiring talks by Paul Crooks—combining deep research with lived experience to help audiences explore Black identity, legacy, and personal ancestry.

Black History and Genealogy Speaker Paul Crooks

Conversations That Connect Us to Legacy, Identity, and Ancestry

Paul Crooks delivers powerful talks that go beyond timelines and textbooks. Drawing from personal lived experience and decades of historical research, he invites audiences to reflect on the roots of identity, the stories we inherit, and the legacy we leave behind.

His events are designed for organisations and communities seeking meaningful engagement with Black history and African ancestry — in ways that are honest, reflective, and grounded in connection.

Talks can be delivered live or online, and are tailored to suit professional, cultural, and community audiences.

Who Paul’s Talks Are Designed For

His talks are especially relevant for:

Paul delivers live and online talks for people and organisations seeking to explore identity, ancestry, and legacy in meaningful ways. Whether you’re building community, enriching internal culture, or creating space for deeper conversation, Paul’s events are tailored to resonate with diverse audiences — without relying on labels or slogans.

💼 Corporate teams seeking thoughtful engagement with Black history and heritage

🏛️ Public sector organisations exploring lived experience and legacy

🤝 Community-based groups fostering dialogue around identity and connection

🌍 Online audiences joining Paul’s live public events on Eventbrite

What Paul Speaks About

Black History Talks

For those seeking insight, connection, and awareness.
Paul's Black history talks uncover the lives and legacies of African diasporan people too often overlooked in mainstream historical narratives. Blending lived experience with research, these talks make Black history vivid, relevant, and resonant across generations.

🎯 Best for: internal staff events, employee networks, online audiences

African Caribbean Ancestry & Genealogy

For those exploring identity, origin, and legacy.
These sessions dive into Paul’s groundbreaking work tracing African Caribbean ancestry. Using historical records, family stories, and naming practices, Paul guides audiences through the rich and often erased pathways of diasporic heritage.

🎯 Best for: Individuals, heritage seekers, community groups, online learners

Talks for Personal and Professional Growth

For those exploring identity, wellbeing, leadership, and belonging at work.
Paul offers reflective talks rooted in lived experience, Black history, and ancestral storytelling—opening space for meaningful conversations around culture, legacy, and human connection in the workplace.

🎯 Best for: internal staff events, employee networks, people & culture leads, leadership development programmes