Black Ancestry: Finding Your African Caribbean Roots is a groundbreaking how-to guide for anyone seeking to research African Caribbean family history. Written by Paul Crooks, a pioneer in British African Caribbean genealogy, this unique book combines practical research advice with lived experience and historical insight.

Part memoir, part manual, the book reveals the proven methods Paul used to trace his roots back more than 200 years—from London to Jamaica, and beyond to West Africa—despite the obstacles posed by slavery, fragmented records, and name changes. He shares tools, strategies, and personal reflections to help readers build their own family trees, even when little information seems available.

You'll learn how to:

This book also sheds light on the migration of Caribbean peoples, historical record-keeping practices, and the significance of documents often overlooked by beginners. Whether you're just starting your research or deepening your understanding, this guide offers the support and clarity needed to succeed.

Ideal for anyone interested in genealogy, Caribbean history, or reconnecting with ancestral identity through historical research.