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Black History Blueprints: Turning Struggles into Strength and Growth

Sunday 26 October

Paul Crooks is a pioneering genealogist and storyteller who’s been tracing Black ancestry since the 1990s. This Windrush Day, he’ll be sharing his remarkable journey of discovery — one that took him from London back through Jamaica and all the way to the Gold Coast of West Africa.

In this engaging online talk, Paul explores how the past can shape our identity, and how unearthing hidden family histories can be both empowering and healing.

Paul’s research led him to uncover the life of his great great great great grandmother, who was enslaved on a sugar plantation over 200 years ago. Through patient and determined work, he pieced together a story of resilience, creativity and strength that had been buried for generations. Along the way, he discovered how acts of innovation and resistance helped Black communities not only survive, but leave a lasting legacy.

The event will explore how these stories of innovation often go untold in mainstream history. Paul will highlight individuals from the African diaspora whose ingenuity helped build communities, change laws, and reshape societies. This talk goes beyond ancestry — it’s about recognising Black excellence throughout history, and the role it continues to play today.

Expect a thought-provoking and inspiring afternoon. Paul will also touch on how you can begin to trace your own family history, even if you don’t know where to start. Whether you’re curious about your roots or interested in wider Black history, you’ll leave with new insights and tools for your own journey.

There will be a live Q&A, and ticket options include access to premium resources to help you dig deeper into your own genealogy and learning. The event is part of a wider series aimed at reclaiming and celebrating Black British stories that often go unheard.

This talk takes place online on Windrush Day, Saturday 22 June, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Tickets are free or available up to £19.99 with optional extras. It’s a unique opportunity to hear from one of the UK’s leading voices in Black history and family research. Don’t miss it.

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