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20 - Discovering your Black Roots

Acclaimed British author Paul Crooks shared his experience of a 13 year journey to trace his African forebears. This quest took him from north London to the Caribbean, and from there to the Gold Coast of Africa where his story began. ‘Ancestors’, his award winning novel, is based on this amazing story. Attended by over 40 people, Terry Bracher, Local Studies Librarian, also gave tips on how to search for Black roots by looking at a range of websites and resources.