Bringing the community together for Windrush 2024
The 22nd June 2024 marks the 76th anniversary of the arrival of HMS Windrush
Camden’s Windrush story is one which stands on the shoulders of pioneers such as David Pitt, Baron of Hampstead and Claudia Jones whose activism and campaigning shaped UK multiculturalism. Our borough is home to a generation of Windrush children; innovators, creatives, artists, musicians and disruptors who have influenced the face of modern and contemporary Britain, notable names include Jazzie B, Zak Ove, Akala, Miss Dynamite and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
In 2023 we celebrated Windrush through a programme created to identify the borough's Windrush story and draw out a narrative to platform and celebrate our pioneers, activists, and innovators.
You can see the success of last years events in this short video.
Back by popular demand for the second time, celebrations will include:
17th June - Annual Pitt Lecture
22nd June - Windrush Day Homecoming Celebration, 12-7pm
At the celebration event, you can expect DJ's, ska, reggae legends and special guests.
There'll also be African and Caribbean crafts, food and drinks and the opportunity to meet community organisations.
Keep an eye out for more information and updates coming soon!
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Listen to three podcasts about the influence. impact and legacies of Windrush in the borough of Camden.
The podcasts feature interviews with Windrush descendants, community leaders, activists and experts to explore the history of the Windrush generation, the injustices they faced, and their ongoing struggles for justice.