Who These Events Are For

• African Americans curious about Caribbean or African ancestry
• Black British people seeking historical context for their family names
• People of Caribbean heritage exploring records, maps, and DNA matches
• Anyone beginning or expanding a journey into Black genealogy

Why Attend?

✔ Learn research techniques for UK, U.S., and Caribbean records
✔ Discover the historical forces behind Black surnames and migrations
✔ Gain confidence in interpreting DNA results and ancestry tools
✔ Connect with others exploring their African diaspora heritage

About Paul Crooks

Paul Crooks is the UK's leading expert in African Caribbean family history. As the first to trace African ancestry through UK public records, his work has featured on BBC, ITV, and in the National Archives.

He is the author of A Tree Without Roots and a passionate educator in Black genealogy.p;