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'Windrush Day is no celebration in the Caribbean - it has been plundered forever'

After decades picking up the pieces of the seduction, followed by the betrayal of West Indians by the British government, there is little appetite to mirror the festivities in England

Daily Mirror

Newcastle marks 75th anniversary of Windrush with parade during Refugee Week

The North of England Refugee Service aimed to send a message of solidarity to migrant communities

Chronicle Live

OPINION - ‘Thank the Windrush pioneers while you can’: The Leader podcast

Six people from the Windrush generation have shared their personal stories with ES magazine as part of a special project for the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush docking in Britain.

Evening Standard

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Celebrating the vast contributions of Manchester's Windrush generation 75 years on

“We wanted to really celebrate because there is so much we can celebrate.”

Manchester Evening News

Prince William hails Windrush generation as he meets one of first arrivals 75 years ago

Marking the anniversary of the Empire Windrush docking at Tilbury, the hour-long programme will tell the story of those who left the Caribbean for a new life in Britain

Wales Online

‘It’s a badge of honour’: Windrush grandchildren discuss its legacy

The Guardian - UK

‘If I didn’t say something, nobody else was going to’: Zinzi Minott on making art about the Windrush scandal

On the 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush docking, the artist talks about dancing, sampling David Lammy and building a sound system filled with blood

The Guardian - UK

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Windrush is part of a bigger global story – one that is giving me hope for the future

The knock-on effects of those 500 people’s arrival transformed Britain, leading to the multiracial society we live in today, says Onyekachi Wambu, editor of the anthology Empire Windrush

The Guardian - UK

Prince William hails 'extraordinary contribution' to Britain of Windrush generation

The Prince of Wales said the contribution of those who came to the UK from the Caribbean 'cannot be overstated'

Manchester Evening News

King Charles hails Windrush generation 75 years on from first crossing

Caribbean arrivals made ‘profound and immeasurable’ contribution to UK, the King said

Evening Standard

Number of Windrush victims who have died waiting for compensation doubles in two years

Figures revealed in week of 75th anniversary of Windrush voyage show persistent delays in compensation scheme

The Independent UK

'My dad was one of 90,000 forgotten 'barrel children' of Windrush left behind by parents'

A new documentary will shed light on the lives and struggles of some of the 90,000 forgotten 'barrel children' left behind in the Caribbean, featuring one who thought his gran was his mum

Daily Mirror

Marcus Ryder on how the Windrush generation shaped modern Britain

The impact of the passengers arriving at Tilbury Docks 75 years ago today was transformative — culture, food, humour, the very infrastructure of society was changed forever, says Marcus Ryder

Evening Standard

Hundreds of Windrush victims waiting over a year for compensation on ‘callous’ scheme

One victim of the Windrush scandal said the Home Office should not be in charge of the compensation scheme

The Independent UK

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh grandson of first Windrush passenger recounts racism faced by new arrivals

It is 75 years today since the first Caribbean arrivals disembarked from the Windrush. Luke Samuels says that his grandfather and the Windrush generation as a whole have had to overcome many obstacles.

Daily Mirror

‘I can't celebrate Windrush Day until I'm reunited with my sister after 36 years apart’

Camrick Baynes was born in Kilburn, London in 1961, but moved out the country when he was young - eventually he was able to return but then spent years fighting in vain to prove his sister had the same rights he did

Daily Mirror

What was the Windrush scandal and who were the victims of the injustice

Despite living in Britain for decades, some of the Windrush generation lost their jobs, were refused medical care or even faced deportation threats because they lacked the proper documentation

Bristol Post

'Bittersweet' 75th anniversary of Windrush marked

Several events are being held to mark the day

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The Guardian - UK

They survived and thrived in a hostile Britain. That’s why we revere the Windrush pioneers

Docking at Tilbury 75 years ago today, they had no idea of the difficulties ahead. This nation should salute their achievement, says Hugh Muir, Guardian executive editor, Opinion

The Independent UK

‘Bittersweet’ Windrush 75th anniversary marked

Events will be held at the Port of Tilbury where the Empire Windrush ship arrived on June 22 1948.

Daily Mirror

Faces of Windrush generation immortalised by portraits as King Charles lauds 'pioneers'

Marking the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush docking in Essex, a BBC documentary will follow the project, which King Charles III has commemorated in a book

The Independent UK

Mother and daughter launch podcast bringing Caribbean culture to new generation

The new programme coincides with the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush to the shores of England.

The Independent UK

Prince of Wales to meet Windrush passengers for documentary

Sir Trevor McDonald, Mel B, Alesha Dixon and Judi Love will also meet members of the Windrush Generation to hear their stories.

Daily Mirror

Prince William hails Windrush generation as he meets one of first arrivals 75 years ago

Marking the anniversary of the Empire Windrush docking at Tilbury, the hour-long programme will tell the story of those who left the Caribbean for a new life in Britain

The Conversation

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June 22 marks 75 years since the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at London’s Tilbury Docks. Many were veterans of the second world war, invited to Britain to help rebuild. They brought with them a rich culture, shaping the future of British music, sport, literature and much more.

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