Black History Month Windrush

In this ted Learning podcast Louise and her sister Jocelyn talk about Windrush and its impact on those people who lived here.

The Windrush Generation were invited to Britain to help rebuild the economy that had been weakened by World War Two.  Some found employment easily, whereas others came up against racism and bigotry. Many immigrants who came to Britain from skilled jobs in the Caribbean could not find the kind of work they specialised in for a variety of reasons

In 2018, the Windrush Scandal became headline news with numerous cases of wrongful detentions and deportations of these migratory pioneers, who were invited by the British government to live and work. This scandal prompted widespread condemnation but more importantly, a conscious drive to honour the contributions of the Windrush generation who have become the face of the dynamic global hub, which is modern Britain.

 

About Louise Chandler

Louise is a Broadcaster media and communications specialist with over 20 years of experience working in the media, marketing, and PR industry. She began her career as a journalist, reporter, and broadcaster on TV and Radio, writing articles for print and online media for BBC, Commercial brands, and services.

About Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins

Jocelyn is an event’s organiser, film maker and producer. She is passionate about inspiring, supporting and empowering diverse communities, businesses and creative projects to connect and grow. Jocelyn has a wealth of experience in a range of areas including education, project management, marketing and film making & producing