London leaders hail Windrush generation on 75th anniversary
London leaders have hailed the “pivotal” contribution the Windrush generation made to the capital and called for the scandal that saw immigrants wrongly deported not to be forgotten.
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London leaders have hailed the “pivotal” contribution the Windrush generation made to the capital and called for the scandal that saw immigrants wrongly deported not to be forgotten.
A Windrush suitcase. - Credit: Hackney council Hackney community groups are being asked to apply for microgrants to help celebrate, commemorate and educate people about the valuable contributions of the Windrush generation. Microgrants between £500 and £1000 are available to community groups and events or activities selected will be part of the borough's Windrush Generations Festival in June 2021, or as part of the council's ongoing work to honour the community and its heritage throughout the year. The funds are available to local groups and not-for-profit organisations, to be used f...