The Sankofa Code | Unlocking Black History to Build Your Inner Strength

What if thriving in today’s world required you to look back? Sankofa, the Akan principle meaning “go back and fetch it,” teaches us that history holds the wisdom we need to navigate life’s challenges. From ancient kingdoms to the liberation struggles of the transatlantic enslavement era, Black history is a living guide to resilience, purpose, and growth.

This talk reimagines history as a source of empowerment, offering insights from leaders who reshaped their communities with courage and vision. This isn’t about promising transformation—it’s about reclaiming timeless wisdom to make deliberate, inspired decisions in your own life.

Relevance today: While the focus is on history, this session also points forward. The Sankofa mindset is not just about the past; it equips us to meet the challenges of the present and future — including workplace transformation and the rise of Artificial Intelligence.

More than a history lesson, this session invites you to embrace the Sankofa mindset and uncover strength in the enduring legacy of liberation. Reserve your spot today and let the lessons of the past illuminate your path forward.

Plus Ticket: Along with event access, Plus Ticket holders will receive a digital copy of the 'The First Maroon War' interactive PowerPoint, which will be sent via email after the event.

Trailer video: https://youtu.be/G-4LQSGP4-o

Premium 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/BmI8rTjUEmE

Deluxe 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 which will be sent via email after the event.

Trailer video: https://youtu.be/mQanCy3o1XM

About the speaker

Trailblazing family historian Paul Crooks pioneered research into Black genealogy during the 1990s, tracing his family history from London back six 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 groundbreaking 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 and is recognized for having spawned an industry in African Caribbean genealogy.

In addition to his pioneering genealogy work, Paul has over 20 years of experience in health service management and holds an MSc in Healthcare Commissioning. He has also worked in the private sector, leveraging his expertise to improve service delivery and operational efficiency. His diverse professional background enhances his ability to connect with audiences on themes of resilience, legacy, and personal growth.

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