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Other Black Plaques The Windrush Generation 1 October 2018 The HMT Empire Windrush transported a large number of Jamaicans to London in 1948. The plaques were unveiled by Jamaican-born cricketer Norman Cowans, who played for Hampshire and lives in Southampton. Between the late 1940s and the early 1970s thousands of people arrived in the UK from Caribbean countries such as Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados. The nickname given to the immigrants stems from the ship MV Empire Windrush, which transported a large number of Jamaicans to London in 1948.They came at the invitation of the British government, which was facing a labour shortage in the aftermath of the Second World War. Many of the immigrants settled in Southampton, where some still live. Now a plaque honouring the Windrush generation has been unveiled near the stage door at the O2 Guildhall as part of Black History Month, which celebrates the part black people have played in the history of the city. Read the rest of this Daily Echo Article LOCATION O2 Guildhall, West Marlands Road, Southampton SO14 7FW The Empire Windrush: Oral History Project 2023, ITV Meridian News Go to Windrush 75 Go to Next Plaque

Back to Windrush 75 Artists in Conversation 1 February 2023 Artists Michael Elliott and Mary Evans talked about their aspirations for Windrush Portraits. Join artists Michael Elliott and Mary Evans as they talk about their aspirations for a new and exciting project, Windrush Portraits: Public Art Exhibition for Black History Month. U K 18.00 GMT / Jamaica 13.00 EST Windrush Portraits is a transatlantic artistic collaboration with communities in both Kingston, Jamaica and Southampton, UK. During February 2023, artists Michael Elliott (based in Jamaica) and Mary Evans (based in UK) will present iconic artworks that highlight the legacy of the Windrush generation and migration on digital billboards across the island of Jamaica. Meaningful new work by Elliot and Evans, informed through conversations with Caribbean communities in Kingston, Jamaica and Southampton, UK and developed through an artist exchange, will subsequently be presented on billboards across Southampton, UK in October 2023. Kingston Creative, Jamaica is partnering with UK organisations John Hansard Gallery, Black History Month South, and Southampton Black Archives to celebrate and commemorate the Windrush Generation and give voice to the subsequent Windrush scandal. This artistic undertaking endeavours to celebrate the individuals, highlight the injustices, and commemorate the important contribution of the Windrush Generation to the UK’s recovery in the post-war period. Windrush Portraits has been developed in partnership with Kingston Creative, Jamaica and has been supported by iPrint, Jamaica and Rok Hotel Kingston, Jamaica. Windrush Portraits is part of the programme Co-Creating Public Space, led by John Hansard Gallery, part of the University of Southampton, with support from Arts Council England, Southampton City Council , GO! Southampton. Michael Elliott (b. 1979, Manchester, Jamaica) studied at The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica. Social commentary is at the core of Elliott's paintings, particularly the political climate in Jamaica, social justice, domestic issues, race, migration and even the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent exhibitions include: Green Space, Miami, Florida, USA (2022), Corcoran School of Art, Washington D.C. (2019), The Cage Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica (2018), Gallery Décor VIII, Jamaica (2017), Jamaica Biennial, National Gallery of Jamaica (2002–2017), Bacoli, Naples, Italy (2021), Gallery of Art, Stuttgart, Germany (2012). Mary Evans (b. 1963, Lagos, Nigeria. Lives and works in London, UK) studied at Goldsmiths and the Rijksakademie and has been a recipient of the Arts and Literary Arts Residency at the Rockefeller Foundation and the Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship, Washington DC, USA. Recent and forthcoming exhibitions include: Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art, Cape Town, South Africa (2023), John Hansard Gallery, Southampton, UK (2021), La Banque, France (2020), the 11th Mercosul Visual Arts Biennial, Brazil (2018), EVA - Ireland’s Biennial (2016), Southbank Centre, London (2014), Blaffer Art Museum, Houston (2013), University of Massachusetts (2013, Baltimore Museum of Art (2008). ARTISTS Michael Elliot Mary Evans LOCATION John Hansard Gallery ORIGINAL ARTICLE https://jhg.art/events/windrush-portraits-artist-talk-with-michael-elliott-and-mary-evans/ Image Credit: ​ In Collaboration With... Previous Event Next Event

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2022 LAUNCH Theme: Original Influencers Black History Month has always been a major event in Southampton's calendar and 2022's launch is special as it was the first time we held the event in person since the pandemic. ​ Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service hosted the event at the St Mary's Fire Station in Southampton. The launch was opened by Mayor Jacqui Rayment. Our Keynote speaker was Jim Baker. Jim was the first black councillor in Southampton and has done extensive research into Black History. We also had entertainment from soul singer Queenie Creole Moore. 2022 Launch Video AWARD WINNERS Susan Penny Susan came to Southampton in 1977. She was the first director of The Southampton Council for Race Equality, then called The Southampton Community Relations Council. Susan was the first real advocate for those who felt they had been subjected to racism. The city at that time was reluctant to accept that this was an issue and major organisations such as local authorities. Health services and the police openly refused to accept that there were individuals in their organisations who were openly racist and that such organisations were what we now know as institutionally racist. Some of those who were in the management committee of the SCRC were Edna Gillings, Dr. David Hoadley, R D Sunak; Rishi Sunak's grandfather, and individuals from church organisations and they started the process of challenging racism in the city. The office, known fondly as 'Miss Penny's Office' became the place where you went if you felt that Race was a factor in any problem that you had and was the go-to place to have those problems resolved. Sue Penny's dedication and commitment was a crucial factor in laying the foundation for what later became the Southampton Council for Race Equality. Black History Month South are pleased to recognise Susan Penny's role in race relations in the city. Bob Purkiss Bob Purkiss is a Lead Governor for UHS (University Hospital Southampton) Trust. He was a Comissioner at Comission for Racial Equality UK, Chair of Professional Standards at Hampshire Police Authority, a Hampshire FA appeals panel member and Chair of Hampshire Police & Crime Compaints Commitee. Helen Jackson Helen Jackson is an original member of The UK's Cultural Diversity Advisory Group (CDAGM). It was an independent voluntary group thar sought to ensure quality and diversity in TV, radio, newspapers and other print media. Formed in 1992 by Anver Jeevanjee, and self funding, the CDAGM consistently and repeatedly challenged unfair portrayal of members of ethnic minority groups, as well as their lack of mainstream access and involvement. The group still exists today and became the template for such groups across the country in other ITV regions. Helen still works with the group. New Testament Black Plaque 2022 At our 2022 launch, a Black Plaque was given to the New Testament Church of God (NTCG), which has been at the heart of the Caribbean community in Southampton for many years. Learn More About NTCG Prostate Cancer Campaign Black History Month South has been successful in receiving a Communities Against Cancer grant, to help raise awareness amongst our communities, about prostate cancer and the increased risk to Black Men. ​ Prostate Cancer will affect 1 in 4 Black men, compared to 1 in 8 men from other ethnic backgrounds. More About This Campaign Susan Penny Bob Purkiss MBE Helen Jackson Presentation of a new Black Plaque James (Jim) Baker Preparing the Black History Month flag for 2022. Queenie Creole Moore Don John Olu Rowe BHM South 2022 Billboard Gary Orr and Satvir Kaur Veronica Gordon Read the 2022 Magazine Go to 2021 Launch Go to 2023 Launch

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BLACK PLAQUES Southampton has celebrated Black History Month since 2005 and one of the features has been the recognition of people and moments that have had an impact on Black History in the city. This has come to be known as The Black Plaque. The Black Plaques were designed by the late Gary Crook. Bob Marley 11 Oct 2011 Jamaican Singer, Musician and Songwriter. Bob Marley Joe Harriott 10 Oct 2012 Pioneer, Jazz musician. Joe Harriott Craig David 1 Oct 2013 Singer and Songwriter. Craig David Mae Street-Kidd 15 Oct 2015 Red Cross Volunteer. Mae Street-Kidd Southampton Race Equality Council 16 Oct 2016 Supporting the needs of those subjected to racism & discrimination. Southampton Race Equality Council Muhammad Ali 29 Oct 2016 Professional Boxer and Activist. Muhammad Ali The Windrush Generation 1 Oct 2018 The HMT Empire Windrush transported a large number of Jamaicans to London in 1948. The Windrush Generation West Indian Club 10 Oct 2021 The first established migrant community centre in Southampton. West Indian Club Alf Charles 21 Oct 2021 The first black (Trinidadian) footballer for Southampton FC. Alf Charles New Testament Church of God 14 Oct 2022 The oldest and longest running black led organisation in the city post Windrush. New Testament Church of God Home From Home Windrush 75

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2020 LAUNCH Theme: Black History Matters The John Hansard Gallery Southampton hosted the live stream event. Our keynote speaker was ex Birmingham City Football player Richie Moran. GUEST SPEAKERS Savinder Bhamra: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Radian Woodrow Kernohan: John Hansard Gallery representative Olivia Pinkney: Chief Constable Hampshire Constabulary Nona McDuff: Province Chancellor, Students & Teaching, Southampton Solent University Performance by Isla Croll AWARD WINNERS Angela Chicken Angela has been a long-time campaigner for equal rights for minority groups in Southampton and a wonderful supporter of Black History Month over many years. She has been active on black issues and at the forefront of the debate for Black Lives Matter. She says ‘I want to be part of the solution and not part of the problem’. As far as BHMS is concerned, in our book, she has achieved that. Jean Holmes-Morris Jean arrived from Jamaica in 1962 and spent 38 years nursing in the NHS in various roles and became the Head of the School of Nursing in Winchester later in her career. In Basingstoke, she’s known as the go-to person for the Basingstoke Caribbean Society and Friends, whether it’s as vice chair of the society, or organising parties and christenings, she has always been at the heart of the community. Her very good friend, and former award winner Grace Powell states that Jean ‘is left and right hand of everything we do’. On behalf of the Basingstoke Caribbean society and friends, congratulations Jean. Sonia Forbes Sonia and her family have been at the heart of Southampton for many years. Many know her for her performances with the Harbour Lights steel band which has been founded by the Forbes family that has graced the city with its music for over 50 years. However, many others will know her for her work within the community through her business SM Forbes Funeral Directors in St. Mary’s. She has always gone above and beyond to care for people in the community at some of their most difficult times. As Sonia says, ‘I feel it is a privilege for me when families allow me into their homes and lives in order to help them through difficult and often traumatic times’ and so for that, we at Black History Month South would like to say thank you, and congratulations Sonia. Veronica Gordon Veronica has definitely made her mark in the city. She has always been at the forefront of magnifying Black voices in Southampton, with her work on unity 101, numerous roles in the community, and now with her social enterprise called Our Version Media and it’s focus on empowering black communities to tell their own stories in their own way. 2020 Livestream Jean Holmes-Morris Angela Chicken Sonia Forbes Veronica Gordon 'When The Sky Falls' by Larry Achiampong at the John Hansard Gallery Mayor of Southampton Councillor Sue Blatchford with presenters Olu Rowe, Lou Taylor & Veronica Gordon I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free - Isla Croll SBS Events Behind The Scenes Read the 2020 Magazine Go to 2019 Launch Go to 2021 Launch

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Other Black Plaques West Indian Club 10 October 2021 The first established migrant community centre in Southampton. The West Indian Club Aka The African/Caribbean Centre…To be honoured with a “Black Plaque” The Southampton West Indian Club was the first established migrant community centre in the city in 1975 The West Indian community came mostly from Jamaica and St. Vincent, but smaller numbers came from other Caribbean countries like Barbados and Trinidad. They settled primarily in Newtown and St. Mary’s in a part of town that was sometimes called “The Derby Road area”. Many people remember it as a friendly, colourful and vibrant part of the city and despite lack of investment was a place where many from migrant communities felt safe and distanced from the racism that was toxic in other parts of the city The West Indian Club was a place where Caribbean people could safely partake of the culture that they had left behind. The Club was also a venue where there were educational Saturday classes for children, where older people could meet and where Black histories could be shared. The West Indian club was also host to famous artists like Sugar Minott and Gregory Isaac but was also the home of local sound system Maka Foundation, local reggae band Ebony Rockers and Craig David played there in his early days.The West Indian Club is best remembered as a place where people from all ethnic backgrounds came together as one people and were able to escape from the outside world for a few moments. A Black Plaque was unveiled by the first Chair Theo McKenzie at the place where it once stood during Black History Month 2021. Don John Race & Diversity Consultant (Hon. Doctor of Arts) LOCATION St Mary's Rd, Southampton SO14 0BB West Indian Club Black Plaque - ITV Meridian Go to Windrush 75 Go to Next Plaque

Back to Windrush 75 Windrush Portraits 1 February 2023 Transatlantic artist collaboration highlights Windrush Generation across Kingston, Jamaica and Southampton, UK Kingston Creative is partnering with UK organisations John Hansard Gallery, Black History Month South, and Southampton Black Archives to facilitate the collaboration of two contemporary visual artists for a public art campaign nationwide, commemorating the Windrush Generation and giving voice to the subsequent Windrush scandal. This February 2023, throughout Black History Month in the Caribbean and USA, the project, Windrush Portraits will broadcast the first stage of a nationwide public art exhibition of a transatlantic artistic collaboration with communities in both Kingston, Jamaica and Southampton, UK. As a ‘public art’ project, Windrush Portraits will transform notions around the historically ‘permanent’ nature of art intended for public consumption, and engage audiences nationwide with digital broadcast, supported by the iPrint Digital Limited billboard network. ARTISTS Michael Elliot Mary Evans LOCATION Kingston, Jamaica Southampton, UK ORIGINAL ARTICLE https://kingstoncreative.org/2023/01/23/windrush-portraits/ Image Credit: 'Knight of Dawn' by Michael Evans ITV Meridian News Report on Windrush Portraits Event for Windrush 75. In Collaboration With... Previous Event Next Event