Windrush 2023
In 2023, the nation commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush arriving at Tilbury Docks.
Hackney marked this anniversary with our annual event at the Hackney Town Hall with music from reggae legends Black Slate and Jah Bunny All Stars, poetry from Mr Gee and Sonia B, young Carnival acts from Dimensions Carnival group and speeches from our Council leaders. Our host was the infamous Eddie Nestor.
Windrush 75 host Eddie Nestor at the Windrush Day party in the Town Hall
Microgrant highlights
To mark the 75th anniversary, the microgrant funds were increased to support more community events. Events included an open day at Hackney Caribbean Elderly Association, singalongs, dances and storytelling at the Amity Project, a street party hosted by Uprising Community Club and a film screening and Q&A with Leroy Logan MBE - former police superintendent and founding member of the Black Police Association. Read more about 2023’s microgrant recipients.
Attendees at the Chats Lunch Club Windrush celebration 2023