The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society
The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 159 min read
David Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead - the first African-Caribbean man to run as an MP
As Windrush Day approaches, it's essential to reflect on the significant contributions and stories of individuals who have shaped the Windru
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 115 min read
Floella Benjamin: A Trailblazer in Children's Television
From her infectious smile to her boundless energy, Floella Benjamin has captivated audiences for decades with her unparalleled talent and pa
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 108 min read
E. R. Braithwaite: the incredible life of the author of ‘To Sir, with Love’
From the classrooms of London to becoming a renowned educator and author, E R Braithwaite's life story is as compelling as his impact on the
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 79 min read
Sam King - From the Royal Air Force to Windrush pioneer
And Sam King is a true proponent of their fighting spirit. He first came to the UK to volunteer to fight in the Second World War and later
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 61 min read
Windrush Month 2024 - Celebrating the Caribbean pioneers of 1940s & 1950s Britain
Every year on the 22nd June the UK commemorates the contributions of Caribbean people to the post-war economy on Windrush Day. We’ll not onl
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 33 min read
Why do we celebrate Windrush Day in the UK?
The establishment of Windrush Day took on added significance following the Windrush Scandal, also in 2018, which exposed severe immigration
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Maya Bello-Taylor
Jun 310 min read
Why did Caribbeans come to the UK after the 2nd World War?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the motivations behind the migration of Caribbean's to post-war Britain, the influence of British governmen
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info2808221
Jun 21 min read
The forgotten migrant ships that came before Windrush in 1947
But far less is known about the two ships that arrived before the Windrush, carrying smaller but still significant numbers of migrants: the
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