Professor Hakim Adi is the first historian of African heritage to become a professor of history in Britain. He took us on an explorative and educational journey of his research and Black British history through a brilliant presentation. It was a pleasure to listen to Professor Hakim Adi launch his new book, ‘African and Caribbean People in Britain.’

Our team has had the privilege to work with many dedicated local members of the Caribbean community who themselves were part of the Windrush generation, or remember their parents or loved ones on this day. In our special guest blog, Jane Saul-Paterson remembers her father William Saul, his experience after coming to the UK, and reflects on the being the daughter of a Caribbean migrant.

In the wake of the BLM protests and the work that young people are doing to tackle systemic racism so pervasive throughout our society, we wish to acknowledge Youth Day commemorated on this day (16th June) in South Africa.