Bridging Generations. Preserving Legacies. Forging New Identities.
Since the 2015 launch of Roger Griffith’s seminal book, From The Windrush to the White House, Roger and Creative Connex have continued to document the Caribbean contribution to British life.
Over a decade since that launch, we are proud to announce that our established Windrush Heritage Programme has evolved from its foundational work of celebrating the pioneers and fighting for justice. This is now the bedrock of our landmark 2025-2026 initiative: First Born Second: The Children of the Windrush Era.
Incorporating the Windrush Heritage Programme (WHP)
The Windrush Heritage Programme has been the engine room for our new intergenerational work. By integrating the WHP elements into the FBS Programme, we will ensure that the wisdom of the elders informs our work’s creativity.
The Foundation – Our WHP Elements
- Elders Support: Strengthening our deep connection with Caribbean Lunch Clubs through well-being and storytelling, and working with Active Activities and Royal British Legion Institute.
- The Bristol Bus Boycott: Building on the legacy of the pioneers who paved the way for the 1965 Race Relations Act.
- Academic Partnerships: Our ongoing Windrush Generations Project with UWE Bristol, creating student-led archives and film, work experience, internships and talks to schools using the card heritage project created by My Future My Choice.
- National Partnerships: Through our membership of the Windrush 100 Network and several institutions and organisations, we share our knowledge and work.
- Creating an audiobook of Roger’s book, From the Windrush to the White House
The Future – FBS Projects
- Intergenerational Workshops: A landmark lunch to be filmed between the Elders and community leaders of the First Born Second Generation.
- Elders Trips to cultural institutions: Trips to Fairfield House, Haile Selassie’s home in Bath, Watershed Cinema and other public events, ensuring our elders have civic participation.
- An Oral History Podcast: A future series exploring identity, culture, and growing up Black and British and cultural triumph with contributions from the Windrush pioneers.
- Artefact Storytelling: An event where elders from the community bring an item from their history to share their story, such as the Caribbean Front Room, including liaison with health agencies, including Dementia and Parkinson’s services.
- The People’s Windrush Exhibition: Use of the artefacts in a future exhibition.
- FBS Events Programme: From Windrush Day, Black History Month, and more year-round community celebrations with local dignitaries at Malcolm X Community Centre
In this way, FBS incorporates the Windrush Heritage Programme to capture the unique voices of the pioneers and their children who changed the face of Britain.
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