This year sees the 75th anniversary of Windrush arriving in the UK on 22 June 1948, bringing more than 800 new arrivals from the Caribbean.
This moment has come to symbolise the post war Commonwealth migration that has transformed the country into the diverse society we are today.
Windrush 75 is being marked by institutions across the UK from the Royal Mint, to the Royal Family, the NHS and the BBC.
Given the vast contribution to the game made by black and minority players past and present, football has a prominent role to play in the Windrush 75 anniversary celebrations.
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Football is joining in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Windrush this year. It’s a chance to recognise how our game has been transformed for the better by the legacies of Windrush for today’s diverse society.
It’s a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of today’s football family, both players and fans.
It’s also a moment to salute the contributions of those black footballing pioneers who had to break down the barriers of prejudice so today’s stars could follow.
Windrush 75 is a chance to celebrate the diversity of the modern UK. It is an important moment in the UK’s history, helping to explain why our multi-ethnic society looks as it does today.
At Carlisle United we celebrate the anniversary of Windrush75 and embrace our ever-changing local diversity in Carlisle and Cumbria.
For further insight please read the article by Paul Elliott, former footballer, co-founder of Kick it Out and FA Special adviser, on how football has been transformed by the UK’s diversity and why it must be part of an agenda for future change.
Why football must play its part in the Windrush 75th anniversary - British Future
