Black History | Colorism Origins: Secrets of the 1817 Slave Registers

Paul Crooks, a unique UK Black History Month speaker, discusses engaging topics related to the experience of Black British and North American people.

Drawing from his research into his family’s Black history spanning over 200 years, Paul sheds light on the roots of colourism revealed in the 1817 Slave Registers, how Black British and North American ancestors embraced ideas of colourism, why colourism persisted after transatlantic slavery ended, and how understanding the history of the modern era can be a tool for empowerment.

He also explores how a deeper understanding of colourism’s origins can positively impact the discourse on race, colour, and identity, and how it can support others in modifying attitudes and behaviours.

Who is this talk for?

This talk is suitable for those who are new to exploring family history, have some experience searching for their ancestors and want to know about other sources of information, are facing challenges in furthering their search, or want to develop their knowledge and understanding of Black History.

Premium Ticket holders

Premium Ticket holders will receive African, Irish & the Music of the Caribbean, A research project by Paul Crooks following the event.

About the speaker

Paul Crooks is a published author and trailblazing genealogist with a specialist interest in Black ancestry. He pioneered research into Black genealogy during the 1990s when he became the first to trace his family history from London, back six generations, to ancestors enslaved on a sugar plantation in North America 200 years ago. Paul discovered that his ancestors were enslaved on a sugar plantation.

Paul gained national recognition for his work when his acclaimed historical novel Ancestors (based on the true story of the author’s Ancestors) was published in 2002. He appeared on Who Do You Think You Are? (Moira Stuart) as the expert in Black British genealogy. His second book A Tree Without Roots is the seminal guide to tracing Black British ancestry.

Paul is credited with inspiring an upsurge in interest in Black and British ancestry. He’s also recognised for having spawned an industry in African Caribbean genealogy.

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How To Gain Access To This Online Event

This talk will be held over Zoom. Details of how to join the session will be in your registration confirmation email.

This event will not be recorded for later distribution or upload to Youtube.

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