Black Ancestry Events – Online Talks & Workshops with Paul Crooks
Black Ancestry Events – Online Talks & Workshops with Paul Crooks
Upcoming Black Ancestry Events in 2025
Join Paul Crooks—pioneer of African Caribbean genealogy—for online events designed to help African Americans, Black British, and African Caribbean people trace their family history.
Whether you’re new to family tree research or looking to dive deeper into your African or Caribbean heritage, these events offer insights, tools, and inspiration.
All sessions are live, interactive, and culturally grounded in the Black experience.
Black History Blueprints: Building a Legacy That Inspires Change
Sunday 28 September 2025
7:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm EST | 11:00 am PST
Black History for Beginners: Ancients to the Present
Sunday 5 October 2025
7:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm EST | 11:00 am PST
Black History and Ancestry | Who Do You Think You Are?
Sunday 5 October 2025
8:30 pm GMT | 3:30 pm EST | 12:30 pm PST
Black History | The Black Ancestry Personal Advice Service
Sunday 12 October 2025
7:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm EST | 11:00 am PST
Black History and Ancestry | Secrets of the 1817 Slave Registers
Sunday 12 October 2025
8:00 pm GMT | 3:00 pm EST | 12:00 noon PST
Black History’s Secrets: From Chains to Change
Sunday 19 October 2025
7:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm EST | 11:00 am PST
Black History | Jamaican Slaves Who Abolished Slavery
Sunday 19 October 2025
8:30 pm GMT | 3:30 pm EST | 12:30 am PST
Black History’s Secrets: Turning Struggles into Strength and Growth
Sunday 26 October 2025
7:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm EST | 11:00 noon PST
Black History | Tracing Your Ancestry Back to the 1770s
Sunday 26 October 2025
8:30 pm GMT | 3:30 pm EST | 12:30 noon PST
The Sankofa Code: Unlocking Black History to Build Your Inner Strength
Sunday 2 November 2026
7:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm EST | 11:00 am PST
Black History's Blueprint: Redefining Your Potential
Sunday 9 November 2025
7:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm EST | 11:00 am PST
Black History Blueprint: Adapting with Integrity and Navigating Change
Sunday 18 January 2026
7:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm EST | 11:00 am PST
Black History Blueprints: Inclusive Leadership at Every Level
Sunday, 25 January 2026
7:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm EST | 11:00 am PST
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;
Ancestry Talks | Online Zoom Events
People from across the globe are using Eventbrite to register for our Zoom events!
Ancestry Talks | Online Zoom Events
People from across the globe are using Eventbrite to register for our Zoom events!