The Windrush Generation: Immigration, Citizenship, and the Legacy of Colonialism
The Windrush generation refers to the group of Caribbean immigrants who arrived in the United Kingdom between 1948 and 1971. This migration was largely prompted by post-World War II labor shortages in Britain, which invited workers from the Commonwealth to help rebuild the nation. The arrival of the MV Empire Windrush in 1948 marked a significant moment…
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