The Windrush Generation

The Windrush Generation

By Laura CRETE and Anaé COLLOMBEL

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Why Jamaican people from the Windrush Generation deserve to be considered as British citizens ?

The Empire Windrush, and the History...

1948-1971

1939-1945

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The Windrush Generation scancal

Problem : Immigrants have not received papers justifying their nationality.

In 2012, Theresa May announced that she wanted to create “a truly hostile environment in Britain for illegal immigrants”.

source : Le monde

Discrimination and anger

The Windrushers and the English people were revolted

image of a demonstration, source : The Independant

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Special bonds and multiculturalism

1926-2016 Migration to the United Kingdom Military engagement London's first black councilor Community engagement Official recognition Windrush Fondation

Sam Beaver King

Notting hill festival in London

1958 : race riots break out in Notting Hill.

Sky News

The idea of ​​the carnival : Rhaune Laslett, she created it to ease tensions and share her culture.

Over the years, Notting Hill Carnival has become a major annual event, attracting visitors from all over the world.

Raheem Sterling

December 8, 1994 in Kingston, Jamaica When he was 5 years old he went to live in London Trained at Queens Park Rangers then Liverpool FCHis career began in 2011.

Diane Abbott

September 27, 1953 in London Labor MP since 1987Abbott is Britain's first black female MP, the first black female Secretary of State and the longest-serving black person in the House of Commons.

The National Windrush Monument

Created by Basil Watson

It was unveiled in June 2022 by Prince William

The monument commemorates the immigrants who came to the United Kingdom on board HMT Empire Windrush in 1948.

"Simmer Down" The Wailing Wailers

The Ska

the 50's

Mix of two different musical genres : Jamaican reggae, blues and rock from the US

This Jamaican genre inspired many Bands like : The Wailing Wailers, Madness, The beat, The clash.

Bob Marley

The skinhead movement

Initially: working-class youth movement

They were passionate about Jamaican music, ska and reggae, and were often seen as rebellious youth.

1970s, a faction of skinheads adopted far-right political ideologies

In conclusion :

The Jamaicans have contributed so much to England without the English government necessarily thanking them in return. England would then have a duty to accept Jamaican immigrants from the Windrush Generation as English citizens and not as foreigners.

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Thank you for listening to us!

The Windrush Foundation plays a crucial role in preserving the history and legacy of the Windrush generation in the UK :

Preserving History Public awareness Education Plea for justice Celebration of heritage

The Empire Windrush

Following the government's appeal, many residents of the British colonies headed to Tilbury, a town near London.

But, even when considered British citizens, they often face discrimination, at school, at work, etc.

They easily obtained citizenship following the implementation of the Nationality Act 1948

The World War II

This is a photo taken after the bombings that London suffered during the war. Everything was destroyed