By ADF Newsdesk –

Community Gathers to Remember, Reflect, and Demand Justice

Windrush Square in Brixton will become a focal point of remembrance and solidarity as the community comes together for the Third Annual Windrush National Vigil on Sunday, 6 April 2025.

Beginning at 1 pm, the event will pay tribute to the Windrush generation—Caribbean pioneers who arrived in Britain to help rebuild the nation after World War II, only to face injustice decades later.

A Moment of Reflection and Unity

Organised by prominent community groups, including The Windrush National Organisation, Justice for Windrush Generations, and Black Cultural Archives, the vigil will serve as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the Windrush generation and the challenges they continue to face.

This year’s gathering is particularly significant, marking seven years since the Windrush Scandal exposed how many Caribbean elders were wrongly classified as ‘illegal immigrants’ despite having lived legally in the UK for decades.

Bishop Dr. Desmond Jaddoo MBE, Chair of the Windrush National Organisation, emphasised the importance of the event: “This is a time for deep reflection. We must never forget the sacrifices of the Windrush generation and remind their families that they are not alone.

“It’s also a moment for society to move toward true reconciliation and recognition of who we are as a people.”

Key Moments

The vigil will include a keynote address from Seema Malhotra MP, Parliamentary Undersecretary for Migration and Citizenship.

Cllr John-Paul Ennis, the Lord Mayor of Lambeth, will officially open the event, followed by speeches from activists, MPs, and faith leaders.

A tribute will be held to honour those who have passed, ensuring their legacy lives on.

Following the vigil, the Home Office Windrush Outreach Team will host a support session at the Black Cultural Archives, offering direct assistance to families affected by the scandal.

A Call to Action

As the UK reflects on the past, the event urges society to keep the struggles and triumphs of the Windrush generation at the forefront of the national conscience.

Everyone is invited to stand in solidarity, reflect on history, and demand a fairer future.