Windrush Stories

Ace Ruele Aristotles is motion capture and creature actor born in late ‘80s London.

Following a prison sentence, Ace found himself caught in a legal battle with the Home Office, who tried to deport him to Jamaica due to his mother not having British citizenship at the time of his birth.

Here's his story... https://aceruele.com/

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Angie Le Mar was born in Lewisham, south London, to Jamaican parents.

She's a pioneer in the entertainment industry, with over 35 years in showbusiness.

The Queen of Black Comedy, Angie is a producer, actor, comic, writer, TV and radio presenter, author, laughter therapy coach and founder of We Walk Wednesdays.

https://wewalkwednesdays.com

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Diane Abbott was born in London to Jamaican parents.

In 1987 she made history, becoming the first Black woman to be elected to parliament in Britain.

She served as Shadow Home Secretary and is the longest-serving Black MP in the history of the House of Commons.

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Cecil Wright was born in 1933 in St Elizabeth, Jamaica.

Known as Cec, he was a fast bowling cricketer who played for the national team and also for clubs across the Lancashire leagues, starting with Crompton, after moving to the UK in 1959.

Cec retired in 2019 aged 85, after 60 years of playing. His final club was Uppermill In this recording he is interviewed by his daughter, Cecile

https://www.wisden.com/stories/your-game/club-cricket/cecil-wright-jamaica

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Sister Ina Spence was born in Trelawny, Jamaica. She moved to Manchester, England in her late teens and worked as a nurse and senior midwife for over 40 years, delivering hundreds of babies.

Sister Spence was recorded by Rachel Ross, one of the mothers she took wonderful care of, during her career.

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Blacker Dread was a member of the legendary Coxsone soundsystem, as well as being a music producer, record shop owner and co-founder of Splash.

This exclusive interview was recorded in Brixton, South London following Blacker's release from prison, where he hosted National Prison Radio's weekly reggae show, Bob and Beyond.

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Matthew Phillip is the Trinidadian-Irish heritage Executive Director of the Notting Hill Carnival.

From London, England, Matthew has had a life-long involvement with Carnival, from attending as a child to playing pan in Steel Bands, and working on various NHC boards and projects.

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Jamz Supernova is a DJ and broadcaster from London. She's of Jamaican-Cuban-Irish heritage.

Jamz is known for her popular BBC Radio 1Xtra and British Council radio shows, her Future Bounce record label and nights, and for her passion for supporting alternative Black music styles.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05tqk1x

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Marjorie H Morgan was born in Wiltshire, England to Jamaican parents.

She is a writer, playwright and journalist with a special interest in cultural and social politics.

She is currently based in Liverpool, England, where she is Artist in Residence at Metal Culture Liverpool.

https://www.marjoriemorgan.com

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