# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jamaican Ancestry | The Truth about Your Family Name
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm – Sun, 25 May, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Paul Crooks ancestry research uncovers the surprising truths challenging everything we thought we knew about the origins of family names.About this EventBlack history educators often assume that Black family surnames are a legacy of slave ownership. Some Black and mixed-Black descendants reject their so-called ‘slave name,’ while for others, it may represent their only link to a history that has been deliberately erased.In this masterclass, African Caribbean genealogist Paul Crooks will reveal fresh insights into names and naming practices within North American enslaved societies.Drawing from historical documents uncovered during his search for his ancestors—captured off the Gold Coast and enslaved in Jamaica—Paul will shed light on name-giving practices within enslaved societies during and after enslavement, as well as the tradition of African diasporan nicknaming.Paul's research challenges disempowering narratives about Black people in North America, offering more empowering perspectives on historical events.This talk will uncover evidence of resistance to the imposition of slave names and the widespread use of African names prior to emancipation.Plus Ticket: Along with event access, Plus Ticket holders will receive a digital copy of the 'Africans, Irish, and the Music of the Caribbean' eBook, delivered via email after the-event.Trailer video: https://youtu.be/T-K6Yp-UW8sPremium Ticket: Premium access includes all Plus offerings, plus a digital copy of Paul Crooks' latest novel 'Descendants,' sent to you electronically after the event.Trailer video: https://youtu.be/BmI8rTjUEmEDeluxe Ticket: Deluxe attendees enjoy all Premium benefits, with the added bonus of the 'DNA Testing Demystified: Separating Fact from Fiction in Genealogy' eBook to deepen your understanding of genealogy sent to you electronically after the event.Trailer video: https://youtu.be/mQanCy3o1XMAbout the speakerTrailblazing family historian Paul Crooks pioneered research into Black genealogy during the 1990s. He traced his family history from London, back 6 generations, to ancestors enslaved on a sugar plantation in North America.Paul was told that it would be impossible to trace records of slave-ownership let alone his Ancestors enslaved on plantations in North America. “No one had tried because such records did not exist.” Undeterred, he embarked on a journey of discovery that led from suburban North London to North America and ultimately back to the Gold Coast.His books, Ancestors and A Tree Without Roots - The Guide To Tracing British, African and Asian Caribbean Ancestry brought him international recognition for his breakthrough research into Black genealogy.Paul is credited with inspiring an upsurge in interest in Black and British ancestry. He is also recognised for having spawned an industry in African Caribbean genealogy.Be sure to follow Black History Speaker Paul Crooks on Eventbrite!Take your journey to the next levelEnhance your event experience with exclusive add-ons designed to deepen your understanding of black history and ancestry. Watch the trailers below and secure your add on today.Don't miss out - reserve your spot and unlock the full potential of your heritage journey.https://youtu.be/3XJ16Z7OQ_chttps://youtu.be/6C0OL41Xl8shttps://youtu.be/T-K6Yp-UW8shttps://youtu.be/BmI8rTjUEmEhttps://youtu.be/mQanCy3o1XM
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/online/jamaican-ancestry-|-the-truth-about-your-family-name/100001076499762769
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, fine-arts
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3.99, max: 47.04, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Online
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- **location**: Online
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- **full address**: Online

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jamaican Ancestry | The Truth about Your Family Name being held?
  - **A:** Jamaican Ancestry | The Truth about Your Family Name takes place on Sun, 25 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 25 May, 2025 at 09:00 pm at Online.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Jamaican Ancestry | The Truth about Your Family Name?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for Jamaican Ancestry | The Truth about Your Family Name range from GBP 4 to GBP 47 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 5AvailablePlus TicketGBP 8 + GBP 1 feeAvailablePremium TicketGBP 10 + GBP 1 feeAvailableDeluxe TicketGBP 13 + GBP 1 feeAvailableAncestors (fiction) (UK postage only)GBP 18 + GBP 2 feeAvailableUSA & Canada postage only: Ancestors (fiction) USAGBP 27 + GBP 2 feeAvailableA Tree Without Roots (non-fiction) UK postage onlyGBP 17 + GBP 2 feeAvailableUSA & Canada post only: A Tree Without Roots: TheGBP 24 + GBP 2 feeAvailableUSA & Canada: Ancestors & A Tree Without RootsGBP 47 + GBP 4 feeAvailableAfricans, Irish and the Music of the CaribbeanGBP 4AvailableBlack Resistance an Abolition TimelineGBP 9 + GBP 1 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jamaican Ancestry | The Truth about Your Family Name?
  - **A:** Jamaican Ancestry | The Truth about Your Family Name is organized by ANCESTRY TALKS WITH PAUL CROOKS.