Afrika in Focus Special: Windrush @75, do Afrikan people in the UK have cause for celebration?

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode asks the question if Afrikans in the UK have anything to celebrate as it marks the 75th anniversary of contemporary migration of Afrikan people into the UK with the advent of The Empire Windrush landing in Tilbury Docks in June 1948.We explain that the arrival of the 'Windrush' generation in 1948 DID NOT signify the genesis of Afrikan life in the UK.  We point out that Afrikans have been in the UK for thousands of years and in fact ARE THE ORIGINAL people of the UK.We detail why Afrikans from the Caribbean were invited to come to the UK to help re build the UK after the second European tribal war of 1939- 1945.We explain that despite the vicious hostile environment that existed at the time of their arrival , in some cases resulted in death, the 'Windrush' generation contributed vastly to the social-economic, development of the UK in areas such as THE NHS, computing, road construction, railways, London underground, factories, manufacturing , textile industry and so forth.We end by stating that despite some notable achievements, life for Afrikan people in the UK has been a nightmare and this is borne out by the following statistics:Afrikan (Black) women in the UK are 7 times ore likely to die giving birth or during pregnancy,. Afrikan men under the age of 35 are 5 times likely to be stopped and search by the police without being charged, in London it is worse,. The majority of Afrikan (Black) children in UK schools leave school without able to read or write to the international standard. The UK has more Afrikan (Black) people in prison than any country in THE world including Brazil, The United States and South Afrika.Sponsor a Ghanaian farmer: Grow For Me | Now everyone can farm and trade!Sources:Why the Windrush generation were invited to the UK: Windrush 75: What is Windrush and who are the Windrush generation? - BBC NewsWindrush generation recall arrival in Britain - BBC NewsHistory of Afrikan people in the UJK: Staying Power: Peter Fryer's History of Black People in Britain (plutobooks.com)The first people of Britain:  (6) Cheddar man: Britain's black heritage - YouTubeMore Black people in UK jails than America: More black people jailed in England and Wales proportionally than in US | Prisons and probation | The GuardianBlack women more likely to die giving birth in the UK: Black women 'five times more likely to die in childbirth' - BBC NewsBritish Black women die in childbirth at an appalling rate. I’m tired of fighting a racist system in vain | Candice Brathwaite | The GuardianSupport the showDonate/Support the show:    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793098/supportWe offer a consultation session for those who wish to relocate to Ghana , do business in Ghana , buy land, buying a property or even starting  business in Ghana.  We offer professional support tailored on your needs and wants. We provide valuable information that can assist you in your relocation like the Ghana card how/where to register your business.We can also signpost you to other agencies that can help in your relocation as well as business and investment opportunities.We charge a rate of US$30 for an hour's consultation or US$20 for a 30 minute consultation briefing. To book your consultation please email [email protected] on Youtube - just look for the Ghana/Afrika in Focus podcast on Youtube and click the notification bell so that every time I upload a new podcast it automatically comes to your feed. Tell your family and friends.