I randomly discovered and read the book Ignatius Sancho: An African Man of Letters.

This book was a revelation to me, forming the basis of my classroom-based English Literature oral presentation, which I gave in 2006, in front of about 8 to 10 people which included my lecturers and fellow students. The book highlighted little known facts: Ignatius Sancho's portrait was painted by Thomas Gainsborough, he witnessed and wrote about the Gordon Riots and was the first British Citizen of African ancestry, to vote (twice), in British parliamentary elections. This book opened my mind about the presence of Africans and those from the Caribbean who were living in 18th century Britain, a history hidden in plain sight yet omitted from my public school curriculum. This book taught me the importance and value in obtaining accurate historical documentation.

In September 2020, I enrolled as a classroom-based photography student with the British Academy of Photography in London. Sadly, my mother died in November 2020. Her death affected me deeply and for a while, I could not find joy or solace in capturing images either on my smart phone or Canon DSLR camera.

Today, my intense grief has subsided, thanks to the help of Almighty God YHWH and His son, Yeshua.

My interest in photography has returned along with my interest in genealogy and researching my family tree.

I randomly discovered and read the book Ignatius Sancho: An African Man of Letters.

This book was a revelation to me, forming the basis of my classroom-based English Literature oral presentation, which I gave in 2006, in front of about 8 to 10 people which included my lecturers and fellow students. The book highlighted little known facts: Ignatius Sancho's portrait was painted by Thomas Gainsborough, he witnessed and wrote about the Gordon Riots and was the first British Citizen of African ancestry, to vote (twice), in British parliamentary elections. This book opened my mind about the presence of Africans and those from the Caribbean who were living in 18th century Britain, a history hidden in plain sight yet omitted from my public school curriculum. This book taught me the importance and value in obtaining accurate historical documentation.

In September 2020, I enrolled as a classroom-based photography student with the British Academy of Photography in London. Sadly, my mother died in November 2020. Her death affected me deeply and for a while, I could not find joy or solace in capturing images either on my smart phone or Canon DSLR camera.

Today, my intense grief has subsided, thanks to the help of Almighty God YHWH and His son, Yeshua.

My interest in photography has returned along with my interest in genealogy and researching my family tree.