Patrick Vernon

Social Commentator, campaigner and cultural historian

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Remembering Nellie Louise Brown at Hackney Council’s Windrush Day Event

Remembering Nellie Louise Brown at Hackney Council’s Windrush Day Event On Windrush Day 2025, Hackney Council hosted a commemorative event to honour the contributions of the Windrush Generation. As part of the programme, a one-minute silence was held in memory of those who have passed. The moment was led by Patrick Vernon OBE and attended […]

British Future – Windrush and football: Past, present and possibilities

Windrush and football: Past, present and possibilities A special conference hosted by Nottingham Forest and Leicester City explored how football can engage with Windrush Day to help combat racism and promote inclusion. British Future’s Steve Ballinger, a lifelong Forest fan, snapped up an invitation and reports back on the day. Past, present and possibilities’ was […]

Camden New Journal- Windrush Day: ‘Many victims want their day in court – that’s just not happening’

Windrush Day: ‘Many victims want their day in court – that’s just not happening’ Dr Patrick Vernon OBE, who is a cultural historian and health activist [Champion Speakers] A CULTURAL historian, health activist and campaigner for Windrush Day who has spent years fighting for justice for people impacted by the Home Office scandal said we need […]

The Voice – ‘Past, Present and Possibilities’: Windrush legacy celebrated

‘Past, Present and Possibilities’: Windrush legacy celebrated Organised by Nottingham Forest, Leicester City, British Future and the Windrush 100 Network, the event marked Windrush Month with a powerful programme of discussion, reflection and hope. TOGETHER AS ONE: Attendees at the recent conference held at the City Ground, Nottingham THE Windrush legacy was celebrated by the […]