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Black History for Beginners | Ancients to Present
September 17, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join renowned UK Black History Month speaker, Paul Crooks, in an enlightening online talk that will take you on a captivating journey through the untold stories of Black British and North American people. From ancient civilizations to modern struggles for equality, Paul will uncover the hidden gems of Black history, highlighting key topics and events that have shaped our world.
Ignite your imagination and gain fresh insights into the inspirational people and historical events that make us who we are today. Discover the stories of ancestors who resisted racial injustice and paved the way for future generations. Paul’s unique perspective and expertise in genealogy will offer a fresh and compelling exploration of Black history that will leave you inspired and motivated.
Who Is This Talk For?
This talk is perfect for anyone who is passionate about Black history and wants to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a student eager to learn, or simply curious about the remarkable contributions of Black people throughout history, this talk is for you.
Premium Ticket holders
Premium Ticket holders will receive the Black History’s Ancient and Medieval Timeline interactive PowerPoint following the event. See demonstration video below.
About The Speaker
Paul Crooks is a trailblazing genealogist and published author with a specialist interest in Black ancestry. He pioneered Black genealogy research in the 1990s, tracing his own family history from London back six generations to ancestors who were enslaved on a sugar plantation in North America 200 years ago. Paul gained national recognition with his acclaimed historical novel “Ancestors” based on his family’s story, and he has appeared as an expert on Black British genealogy on “Who Do You Think You Are?” with Moira Stuart. His second book “A Tree Without Roots” is a seminal guide to tracing Black British ancestry.
Paul is credited with inspiring an upsurge of interest in Black and British genealogy and has spawned an industry in African Caribbean genealogy. For more information, visit his website at https://paulcrooks.info/.
Ancestors (fiction) By Paul Crooks
Tree Without Roots – The Guide To Tracing British, African And Asian Caribbean Ancestry
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