Windrush 75 Network
@75Windrush
22 June 2023 will mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush arriving in Britain. Our network, convened by @ppvernon, aims to make that a major national moment.
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http://www.windrush75.org.uk 20-06-2022 08:29:12
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'To many Black Britons, the Queen could do no wrong. King Charles must earn that respect'.
Good article from my friend Patrick Vernon encapsulating how many people feel.
RIP Queen Elizabeth II.
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
'The NHS forms a core of our national identity... and we must recognise the crucial foundational role ethnic minorities and migrants have played in its history,' writes Dr Martin Edobor for Independent Voices independent.co.uk/voices/nhs-imm… #NHS75 Windrush75 Network
I wonder how the passengers felt (...) ? I wonder if they knew what an important landmark in British history they were making...💭
2022's Reflections on Windrush: 'A fine summer's day' - up on our website!
Read here: bit.ly/3bqHbEK
✍🏾: Monica Cru-Hall
The Windrush Anchor Festival is taking place on Saturday 20th August to celebrate and honour Enfield Windrush Generation who have contributed to the Borough’s economic and culture prosperity in the last six decades. We look forward to your attendance. Action for Race Equality (formerly BTEG) Caribbean Labour Solidarity (CLS)
In Selma crossing Edmund Pettus Bridge a key historical march in 1965 on voter registration and civil rights Operation Black Vote Black Heroes Foundation❤ BlackEquityOrg Runnymede Trust The Voice Newspaper The Ubele Initiative Colourful British Future BLM Movement Black History Walks BHM 2022 - Time for Change: Action not Words
Day 4 Washington Part 2 why family history is important Dr Wanda Wyporska, FRHistS Community Organisers Hammersmith & Fulham Caribbean Labour Solidarity (CLS) ALT A Review Print & Digital Newspaper #LOTR
RUDI PAGE Patrick Vernon just being m@x Great work Rudi 👏
Bringing the educational message of what an anchor represents… a symbol used to signify a 'fresh start' or 'hope'.
In excess of 4000 years, no ship has sailed without an anchor. It’s essential on every sea journey ⚓️
Windrush Anchor arrives at 21K Media Hub, Edmonton for WINDRUSH ANCHOR FESTIVAL on SATURDAY 20 AUGUST, EDMONTON GREEN SHOPPING CENTRE, ENFIELD 12pm-5pm Patrick Vernon just being m@x