Patrick Vernon

Social Commentator, campaigner and cultural historian

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The Guardian – ‘Hurry for justice’: Windrush victims dying without redress, commissioner says

‘Hurry for justice’: Windrush victims dying without redress, commissioner says The Windrush scandal continues to cast a long shadow over the lives of thousands of British residents who were wrongly classified as illegal immigrants. Now, the Windrush commissioner, Clive Foster, has warned that time is running out to deliver justice. Speaking at a people’s inquiry […]

‘Passa and policies’: Inside the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council as tensions rise and voting closes

‘Passa & policies’: Inside the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council as tensions rise and voting closes Understanding the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Elections February 19, 2026 With voting closing tomorrow, attention has turned to the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC), an advisory body created to represent Jamaicans living overseas. As Black Current News reaches readers both […]

Hackney Thinking Spaces Returns: Creating Safe Spaces for Healing, Creativity, and Community

Hackney Thinking Spaces Returns: Creating Safe Spaces for Healing, Creativity, and Community Hackney Thinking Spaces is back this spring, continuing its vital work to create safe, supportive environments for communities to explore mental health, racial trauma, and healing. The programme is guided by a Community Advisory Board, chaired by Professor Patrick Vernon OBE, which plays […]

Standing With Stafford Scott: Why Early Action on Black Men’s Health Saves Lives

Standing With Stafford Scott: Why Early Action on Black Men’s Health Saves Lives On 9th February, 2026- Community campaigner Stafford Scott shared a powerful message before going in for major surgery to prevent cancer from spreading in his lungs. His call was clear and urgent: Black men must visit their GP, access healthcare early, and […]