In 1948, hundreds of Jamaicans and other Caribbean men and women sailed to Britain, promised citizenship and invited to help rebuild after the war. Driven by hope for a better life and greater opportunities for their children, they became the Windrush Generation — working, paying taxes, raising families, and building new lives. Yet decades later, many faced a shocking injustice. Branded as illegal immigrants, they were denied healthcare, jobs, housing — even threatened with deportation. This is the story of the Windrush Generation: how the colonies answered Britain’s call, only to be betrayed by the very system they helped rebuild.
ABOUT FIWIROOTS FiwiRoots is a non-profit initiative dedicated to preserving the heritage and culture of Jamaica. Its name, which is a Jamaican term meaning "Our Heritage," introduces an audio series that brings the island's history, traditions, and untold stories to life. The episodes explore the events and influences that have shaped Jamaica's people and culture, from historical events to herbal remedies.