My grandmother came here from Kingston Jamaica in the early 70's. She returned approximately 10 years later having brought a house which is now worth around 2.5 million. Im glad she returned to Jamaica as she passed several years ago aged 107 years old. She would of never have lived to that grand old age if she was here in England. God bless her 🙏🏾
@@driversseat1707 Funnily enough the house was is lost in the midst of history. Beyond that the short time I spent with her is priceless, a woman of wisdom. She used to wake with the sun and do her housework which she called her "exercise" and would have cooked for everybody. Bathed and read her Psalms before she rested at sundown 🙏🏾
Hey everybody thanks for watching this video I really appreciate it, I put a lot of work into it and I hope you enjoy it. also if you can find it in your heart to hit the like button and share this video it would mean the world, that way I know my effort was not done in Vain. either way hope you enjoy the content. I took my time interviewing a lot of people to give you the story from different perspectives. If I missed out on mentioning anything please do not hesitate to comment on what I missed in the comments section to add on to this Mini Documentary.
@@ACEDTVL Top Job Ace, 👍🏾 I wish I could have met you while here… I know the lady in the blue jumper with black glasses 🤓 she’s supportive of many 👊🏾MY PARENTS NEVER WANTED TO TALK ABOUT WINDRUSH AND THERE STRUGGLES 😿to keep us positive to study 📚
@@ACEDTVL Hey bro let them know the truth about their History. England 🏴, Scotland 🏴, Ireland 🇮🇪 Wales 🏴 is their Birth Right. They were expelled from the country by Oliver Cromwell and sent to the Caribbean’s to work on the plantations then returned after WW2 to rebuild their home country. The Whyte Europeans hid this history from them. Many Whyte Europeans took on Black Europeans surnames ( last names ).
African american here it always amazes me to hear similarities in our stories across the diaspora. i just wish we did i better job supporting one another through these tough times.
That's right. Same Western COLONIST tactics different country, different people and different cultures. I'm GULLAH GEECHEE and my Ancient African Ancestors in America know this Neo Colonizers game.
🎉I can relate to these stories. My mum left jamaica via invitation from the Royal family to assist with the rebuilding of England in 1958 I arrived 2 years after jamaica Independence . I am left England after much disadisappoinment and the realization that thing were not getting any better. I became a nurse. I live ìn Africa.
I had a great love for the queen , however through the years I have lost that love and respect. Being queen for 70 years, she could have done more for the Caribbean people who rebuilt England, nurse their sick and taught the British good hygiene.
This story shows us about the resilience of Black people. This is the first time that I’ve heard about the Windrush people who immigrated to England from the Caribbeans. I am amazed about how the families pooled their money in order to purchase homes. After hearing about this, I can’t understand how some people still have love and admiration for the monarchy. Hopefully, the British will give these people full citizenship and whatever monies that they are due. Thank you Ace for this documentary and I am sharing this information.
I’m first generation British Caribbean (St Lucia) I was born in 1962. I agree with these people the 70s especially was a tough and dangerous time for me as a young black boy. It took fortitude, courage, resilience but also an attitude of not taking any more. I had to fight many physical battles during those times, but you were never alone in your fight, there was a solidarity and unity in those times that eventually get us through.
my dad said he had to fight everyday too, that no one understood his struggle, and that his dad as a man of stature, who owned a business and was respected. couldnt really relate to the experience of young black male or female children, brought here who received the brunt of racism because those racists were often cowards and would not confront black adults who would be able to fight back appropriately. He developed mental health issues as a result, and matter of fact a lot of Windrush males did, according to data. Now it common knowledge that children from abroad suffer when moving to different countries and they have things in place in schools, to help them. But the windrush got non of that help. The windrush compensation scheme, is run by racists too, who basically dont want to pay out, and purposely deprive windrush families with lower payments than they should be due, and refuse claims with evidence, because they can pick and choose when they feel what they did impacts people. I fought a few family members cases.
I’m part of the Windrush generation, because I came to England in 1956 as a child with my aunt (now deceased). However, I’ve lived in the US since 1989, & I go back frequently to visit family. Good content Ace. I follow your content.
I have family there that went because of the Windrush generation from Antigua. They are still there. They came as nurses and worked very hard. Thank you for sharing this. This is gold.
Possibly one of the best vids I’ve seen in 2024. SOooo much in common with our struggles as Black People here in the USA and elsewhere in the Diaspora…. Vids like this demonstrates that we ARE the same people…. Different stories….. Same struggles…! Thanks Ace..! #DiasporaFirst
These are great interviews. Too many people see that castles and tourism on the monarchy but never see the real British Empire. Blood, sweat, and tears built the empire.
It actually didn’t 😂 innovation and hard work by native British people did , particularly the Industrial Revolution such as coal mining and engineering .. learn some real history
As an American, born and raised in Trinidad, with loads of family who are members of the Windrush Generation, hearing these stories really warmed my heart. Many of my family members left the islands and never returned. I’m only reconnecting with some of them now because of my genealogy research. Always love learning about life across the pond. Thank you for this Ace. This entire euro trip has been gold. Safe travels! Looking forward to your next release.
I think I'd have cried too coming here , what a difference ....greatful to the windrush people helping us build back ... Wish you'd have a better welcome and more recognition
I'm Haitian American and this documentary gave me encouragement considering the heat my people are experiencing in Springfield Ohio. We have the same stories.
Caribbean people have to learn how to live in America and stop thinking they know more than African Americans who have been here more than 400 years. By the way my great grandmother came over from Haiti.
The people have spoken and they spoke there truth , knowledge is power ....... Thank you for sharing this important story and showing a clip of me .....More times to come .
my grandparents were part of the windrush generation they came from Grenada thanks for covering this now living in usa I've told alot of my American friends about this time love your content Ace
Thank you. "They" would have you believe that we are not in support of our brothers and sisters in the USA, but we are. We know the struggles of our people, and this is why unity among us is important.
Thank you! My father was an Afro-Ammerican (b.1927 in Macon Georgia but grew up in Denver) and my mother was born in the Caribbean. I have never visited The States but have always felt a part of it.
Also happend to many Black American Service men who were in Britain prior to the Windrush. Check out the book: 'Britains Brown Babies', written by Lucy Bland!
Thank you ACE for your Research & Documentation. I'm Jamaican and live in the USA. Recently I was trying to explain Windrush to a younger Jamaican friend who hadn't heard the saga of the plight of the Windrush Generation. Sometimes we the elders/seniors don't speak about our history and parts of it can get swept under the rug or "doctored" to help make the colonizers more comfortable. I was so very grateful to find your Podcast on TH-cam this afternoon and have shared it with six friends who I know will keeping sharing. One Love & Respect!
Thank you Ace for such a beautiful well crafted documentary about my family’s history. So tastefully and wonderfully done. Such knowledgable interviewees who have reminded me of the immense pride we should all have of my grandparents who took the risk to come to this place. We were told that this was better. The lies and the brainwashing was and still is real. I am proud to say that both my husband, daughter and I who are all British born have regained our Caribbean citizenship so we are truly British Caribbean. It is important that our youth know that this is not better and this is not our only home. We are blessed like that thanks to our pioneering grandparents. Thank you Ace for documenting our wonderful story so beautifully.
OMG!! I have seen almost all of your videos and this one is a mini documentary of some sort. It was amazing!! I have never read about this or heard it before in my life. A lot of the stories you talk about on your travels I’ve read or heard a bit. This was phenomenal. It really should be seen somewhere! Thank you for bringing this story to us. Your guide with the white beard and locks it’s so very intelligent. He knows his history!!! Love him* Don’t stop
Good on you for covering this Ace, the way the state turned its back on these people is one of the most shameful and horrific things ever to have happened in Britain
@spencechisholm9629 from the non elite British perspective, the Windrush going to there country was the start of the most shameful thing to happen In there country. They were betrayed by there own government, immediately after saving the politicians in ww2. Stabbed in the back and slowly and forcibly replaced.
Have you considered what your life and complaints would have been if you moved some other place instead? Name the top ten counties where you would of had a better outcome.
My aunt emigrated to UK London from Poland got married, had a child and needed nanny. The best Nannie’s where carribean woman. Later in life she rented spare rooms to young carribean ladies. She liked them, trusted them. Also she mentioned how clean and orderly they were. Just wanted to tell you that not everybody was bad.
Thank you for this story. At times, black people seem to think that every white person was bad at those times. Very little is spoken of the white people that didn't judge others by their skin colour.
Very informative……I just had the opportunity to see the Play the Lonely Londoners and it touched on the hardships of this plight.❤❤❤❤Grateful for this content ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Ace! Of all your travels looking at African people scattered all over the world - this has been a riveting and well put together addition to your work (in a short time). This video in particular does a really great job of telling aspects of the early pioneers' story, now referred to as the Windrush Generation. So Big Up to you - and all those featured here telling our stories! A lot of knowledge is highlighted through a range of speakers. This will be useful for people worldwide to get a glimpse of what some of the UK's Black people are about. Of course, there are still many aspects not covered like the educators, artists, sports people, political activists etc etc, and a range of other professionals to look at. Maybe, not now but there is plenty more to the culture and many other Black communities to explore. Oh and by the way... that phrase people kept hinting at was - 'In Inglan the streets are paved with gold' which originated from the story of Dick Whittington a young country boy who headed to London to make his fortune... Just like many of those pioneers mentioned in your video - he met a very different story. My father said when he came - instead of gold it was daagshit.! Stay blessed and never give up the work... You and Wode Maya doing great things.
Ace I have watched many of your videos, but i have to say this is your best yet, as it documented authentcity from the beginning to the end. it gave a voice to the voiceless. God BLESS you man, you have done us Black British Caribbean people total justice, by interviewing several people, who were articulate in telling our story, as well as factual evidence that you added from what the politicians said. This video certainly depicts exactly what the Wind rush generation went through. This has been your rawest, transparent and informative video to date. Absolutely well done ACE. I love it.
These are my people. My grandparents came from the windrush generation in the late fifties and settled in Birmingham. Our story is a very unique one. I am proud to descend from Jamaica. But i've lived in the UK most of my life as have most of us. What you say about "the people with no country" is an interesting notion, because a lot of us are technically too british to be caribbean but at the same time can never lay claim to the UK because it will never see us as equal. So we are caught between two worlds. I don't know what future has in store for us. Loved hearing from the lady in the brown, what a stunner.
I'm west African born in the UK and I'm proud of the benefits and privileges afforded to me By the suffrage of the forefathers from the Caribbean. I support them and I hope they get the bag.
The Caribbean countries established by Britain were British. Caribbeans from British colonies are British. The UK is only the "mainland". Even after the so-called independence of these nations were established, they were still part of the British Commonwealth. It's how you guys are viewing yourselves that is problematic. You were never separate from Britain and you always have been British. The British Commonwealth is just a new phrase to mean the British Empire. Yes, Caribbeans who live or are from countries that are governed by Britain in some capacity are North Americans. However, politically and citizenship wise, you are British as well. It's your literal and actual birthright. The fact so many of you are still taking on an immigrant persona when you were never immigrants is baffling to me. Claim your birthright as a British citizen. I'm giving you all the support as a Black American Freedmen from the USA.
@@jacklyneverage3881 They choose to view themselves as different, and they insist and promote amongst their "communities" the "difference". How can anyone integrate when they act like that??? The problem is people haven't fully realized that "integration" means they have to let go of their "culture" and adopt the new one. Yes, reality is hard, but that's what it is! But on the other side there are those who say "Oh, but people have the right to their own culture".... yes, its true, IN THE PLACE WHERE THAT CULTURE IS (in this case Caribbean), not anywhere in the world. Integration means same education programs, same religion, same language, same clothes, same traditions, same VALUES... and so the differences in "color" will sooner or later be unnoticeable. But that's not in the interest of some.
This was an amazing walk through the Windrush history, something I didn't know much about. My grandparents immigrated to New York in the 1910s from the Caribbean, so I am more versed in the Caribbean American experience. This was another great video as usual, keep up the great work Ace. 👍🏾
Yes, the UK government did actively recruit individuals from the colonies to come to the UK. This was particularly evident in the post-World War II era. Here are some key reasons: Labor Shortages:The war had depleted the UK's workforce, creating a significant labor shortage. The government sought to fill these vacancies by recruiting from the colonies. Empire Building: The UK still had a vast colonial empire at the time, and recruiting from these colonies was seen as a way to strengthen the empire's ties and ensure its continued prosperity.Economic Development: The UK government believed that by encouraging migration from the colonies, it could stimulate economic development in both the UK and the colonies. The most famous example of this recruitment is the Windrush generation, a group of Caribbean immigrants who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971. They were actively sought by the UK government to fill labor shortages in industries like transportation and healthcare. It's important to note that while the UK government actively recruited individuals from the colonies, the experience of these immigrants was often complex and fraught with challenges, including racial discrimination and economic hardship.
@@deborahrose7047 - social mobility was also a big factor. White working class people were able to get jobs in offices etc that they had not been able to obtain before the 1960's and that opened up a big gap that black people were able to fill.
This is so very good Ace I will have my 14, 15, 17 yr old American Teens watch this today as their the more you know you grow Saturday food! I would have never known this without your coverage. Thank you
@Ace this European special is a contender to be a National Geographic or Netflix series. This one has provided some great insights to real British empire and her ills worldwide and the equal resilience of her “subjects” Great job brother
Although I wasn't expecting this depth of in your content. I'm thoroughly impressed and definitely more informed. This has shed light on a whole struggle I never knew about. Mississippi is watching your content.
Great video, Ace! Your content has given us valuable insight into the history of the Windrush generation. I have family members who are part of this generation, so thank you for shedding light on their story.
Yes Bredda, as a 1st generation black British myself who has followed your journey through out some of your great travels for me on a personal focus this has to be one of yours greatest documentary coming through the lenses of prominent black British within Britain and every one of this brilliant cast talk the ting proper with facts and due diligence especially the fellow with the dark t-shirt outside tkmax and the lady wearing the glasses with short hair very informative people with a lot of real facts and she is so correct when she said this was the Home office scandal for real and they the political elites twisted it the other way, but yes man very proud of all who took part as representatives of I and I community big up yourself and the hole crew proud of yuh all. ✊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
This is an excellent biographical compilation. This work clearly sets the distance between others and you! The black Caribbean diaspora is also one of great complexity begore and after the abolition of slaveryby the British. Yet, as like the Phoenix, we rise!❤🙏. Marcus Garvey, a legendary name that will always rise to the top.
Ace I an African Diaspora born and raised in London in the 80s's I am grateful you made this video I truly am thankful the Caribbean Windrush family have given so much to the UK and continue to and deserve special mention I am a Croydon guy you came to my town I missed you there hopefully I'll bump into you some point, I came to black square I just missed you bro till next time
I have been watching your vlogs on TH-cam for some time, and so far, this is one of your best. It could win a Journalism award. Continue with your good work.
Ace, Cuzz I watched your videos off and on for quite awhile and homie some I liked and some not, but Ace this video seriously is Probably the BEST VIDEO I’ve ever seen on TH-cam you str8 got with it on this one homie and I’m from Long Beach Ca 53yrs old Cuzz you got hot with this one bro I commend you….keep em coming Cuzz
youre nigerian smh ain't no such things as black brit if you know where you from They call Black americans black americans because they're history was erase embrace your roots
3rd generation here of the windrush. Grandparents came here (grandfather first) from Guyana in the early 60s. Fortunately I was able to ask a lot of questions on it. My grandfather originally came here to work on the railways leaving my gran back in Guyana with my auntie. Ended up working with another Guyanese guy who later became his neighbour. My grandad originally lived with his cousin in one room. Building was strictly Caribbean that he lived in (no blacks, no dogs, no Irish). Told me that sometimes his cousin would want him out and he had to rome streets for a bit and he would get chased by teddy boys and NFs so was always risky. Lot of racial abuse and hatred. All he did was work hard to provide for the family until he could bring my gran here once he got setup in his own place with the money he was making. then my dad and two uncles was born here. There was more sense of community between the different Caribbeans back then as everyone was going through the same struggle. The woman who said they was told "the streets were.paved with gold" is exactly what my grandad said he was told. Nothing but respect for my grandparents because they didn't have the opportunities you could kinda get now. So much adversity, but they just dealt with it and made it work.
@@Brolic123 yeah. He always wanted to go back but my gran went back first in the 90s and the country wasn't going through the best time. Also a lot of family politics revelations happened and it broke that dream for him which is a shame. He never went back and I don't think my gran did after that either.
People can lie, but history cannot lie no matter what you say about it. It will always tell you the truth. The question is what do you believe? So thankful for this type of video so people know the truth and don’t have to believe but now have faith in what history tells you. Big respect for this type of video. 😢 injustice is injustice, no matter how you look at it. It will also tell you the truth.🌍👣
I so appreciate this video. Your hard work was evident and every perspective shared added to the nuances of this tragedy. Thanks for this extensive, insightful educational video.
Wow Ace, I love your channel and have gotten so much valuable info from your travels. However, I’ve gotten a real history lesson from this one. Thank you for sharing, interviewing these beautiful people, and teaching me something that I did not know. And for those that you interviewed, “thank you” for sharing your family’s journeys.
Thank you for all your efforts to document and understand the history here Ace!! Definitely an education to many. Your time is never wasted. Appreciate you 🙏
My aunt and her husband migrated to England in the 70's. They never spoke to me about what they went through. But my love for History made me aware through my readings that they experienced hardship. Just around 2007 my husband( very dark in complexion) visited for the first time and went to a restuarant to get some food. He was refused service. my the caucasian.
Very informative. Thanks for your content. People forget the ancestors of the monarchy were German. Love the picture with the sign "British colonialism created racist America" by artist Wayne Campbell.
My grandparents came over to UK from Jamaica in the 50s. My dad then came over in 63 and I was born to be 74. Racism was rough growing up but we stood firm. Thanks for shining a light on our resilience ACE!!
Ace you hit the nail on the head with this documentary; the heartfelt conversations of the Black Britons were outstanding. There is nothing like the truth!!! Thanks for this!
Very informative. I appreciate all people included in this video. It would make sense the first born from Windrush Pioneers were hard workers and then next born and modern born are more in the spirit of entitlement. It would make a total sense. I am born and raised Polish and always loved British people of elder age who were cathogarizing themselves as Caribbean people. They were very proud and I loved it. They wanted to protect their culture regardless.
@@JohnJourdan88 Racists not needed on these channels. You're people were not invited to many countries, yet still they came. Stop liking your own comments ignoramus!
Such hate Towards One of the LIVING GOD’S Created Tribes that brought you your modern Standard of Current Western Living and Education.. We of the European Tribes will Push Back and protect Our Ancient Heritage from you modern defacers..
My parents came to the UK during that time. I remember as a child, we experience a lot of racial discrimination from school. Both Teachers and white students. Grow up in Leytonstone, East London. Schooling for Caribbean Children was difficult in trying to achieve and maintain academic excellence. I really appreciate you taking the time making this documentary. Thank you AnnMarie
Thanks for putting this informative documentary out....the history of the struggle has to be told...also shows how far this community have come from....the future is bright for the generation to come .....this has to be taught in school....part of history that they thrown under the bus....
Ace you have the conscience of a broken country in your hands ..from the king down this country refuses to take any responsibility for the Crimes committed against the nations of the world ... Now is the time for change NICE ONE ACE!!! This is real. Thank you
My Dad and Mum were a part of Windrush community. Dad worked for London Transport and Mum worked for Fenwicks. Dad was chased down the street by some Teddy Boys. It was tough, but they thrived despite the hostility.
Great information, this is exactly the sort of historical information that was purposely omitted from the British education curriculum... this is part of the reason why racism is still alive in the UK... many many many British people don't even know their own history. My parents came over in the early 60s from Mauritius and also faced the same hostility... Mauritians also were sold the same story that this is the motherland, paved with gold... what an incitement on this system that I know more about England's history than the English do. My mother said every thing looked grey and was cold and dirty. No bathrooms in the house, you would have to bathe in a tub situated in the kitchen and toilets were outside the homes... I remember those outside loos... horrible, cold and inconvenient...
My grandmother came here from Kingston Jamaica in the early 70's. She returned approximately 10 years later having brought a house which is now worth around 2.5 million. Im glad she returned to Jamaica as she passed several years ago aged 107 years old. She would of never have lived to that grand old age if she was here in England. God bless her 🙏🏾
@@etherealdreams7936 Your grandmother was smart, I 💯 agree she would not have lived to that great age of 107 💐
I hope you all held onto the house your grandmother bought.
Black people will never be respected until African is built up to a world class continent.
@@driversseat1707 Funnily enough the house was is lost in the midst of history. Beyond that the short time I spent with her is priceless, a woman of wisdom. She used to wake with the sun and do her housework which she called her "exercise" and would have cooked for everybody. Bathed and read her Psalms before she rested at sundown 🙏🏾
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Hey everybody thanks for watching this video I really appreciate it, I put a lot of work into it and I hope you enjoy it. also if you can find it in your heart to hit the like button and share this video it would mean the world, that way I know my effort was not done in Vain. either way hope you enjoy the content. I took my time interviewing a lot of people to give you the story from different perspectives. If I missed out on mentioning anything please do not hesitate to comment on what I missed in the comments section to add on to this Mini Documentary.
Appreciate your hard work… I’ve shared this 👍🏾
Thank you
You've really been doing an amazing job this year ACE! Amazing content bro. 😎
@@ACEDTVL Top Job Ace, 👍🏾 I wish I could have met you while here… I know the lady in the blue jumper with black glasses 🤓 she’s supportive of many 👊🏾MY PARENTS NEVER WANTED TO TALK ABOUT WINDRUSH AND THERE STRUGGLES 😿to keep us positive to study 📚
@@ACEDTVL Hey bro let them know the truth about their History. England 🏴, Scotland 🏴, Ireland 🇮🇪 Wales 🏴 is their Birth Right. They were expelled from the country by Oliver Cromwell and sent to the Caribbean’s to work on the plantations then returned after WW2 to rebuild their home country. The Whyte Europeans hid this history from them. Many Whyte Europeans took on Black Europeans surnames ( last names ).
As a British born Caribbean, thank you for capturing this Ace, this was my grandparents story.
Very interesting
African american here it always amazes me to hear similarities in our stories across the diaspora. i just wish we did i better job supporting one another through these tough times.
Google: Battle Of Bamber Bridge
Very true. We still need each other.
That's right. Same Western COLONIST tactics different country, different people and different cultures. I'm GULLAH GEECHEE and my Ancient African Ancestors in America know this Neo Colonizers game.
🎉I can relate to these stories. My mum left jamaica via invitation from the Royal family to assist with the rebuilding of England in 1958 I arrived 2 years after jamaica Independence . I am left England after much disadisappoinment and the realization that thing were not getting any better. I became a nurse. I live ìn Africa.
Amazing, you’re smart.
I had a great love for the queen , however through the years I have lost that love and respect. Being queen for 70 years, she could have done more for the Caribbean people who rebuilt England, nurse their sick and taught the British good hygiene.
Good on you for following your heart, all the best.
@melitaaitcheson-johnson5905 why would that wicked woman do good for the Caribbean? It was the new form of slavery.
This story shows us about the resilience of Black people. This is the first time that I’ve heard about the Windrush people who immigrated to England from the Caribbeans. I am amazed about how the families pooled their money in order to purchase homes. After hearing about this, I can’t understand how some people still have love and admiration for the monarchy. Hopefully, the British will give these people full citizenship and whatever monies that they are due. Thank you Ace for this documentary and I am sharing this information.
Resilience? You people have had everything handed to you
Most of the surviving windrush generation have citizenship
@@dianne8340 a resilient people that actively seeks out racist countries
What money are they due and why didn’t they apply for citizenship a few years after they arrived ,?? Makes you wonder
Because they arent full of hate like white British people.
ACE, this is the deepest vlog you have done, nothing comes close to how informative and important this documentary is.
Indeed!
Agreed !
I’m first generation British Caribbean (St Lucia) I was born in 1962. I agree with these people the 70s especially was a tough and dangerous time for me as a young black boy. It took fortitude, courage, resilience but also an attitude of not taking any more. I had to fight many physical battles during those times, but you were never alone in your fight, there was a solidarity and unity in those times that eventually get us through.
Oh please
my dad said he had to fight everyday too, that no one understood his struggle, and that his dad as a man of stature, who owned a business and was respected. couldnt really relate to the experience of young black male or female children, brought here who received the brunt of racism because those racists were often cowards and would not confront black adults who would be able to fight back appropriately. He developed mental health issues as a result, and matter of fact a lot of Windrush males did, according to data. Now it common knowledge that children from abroad suffer when moving to different countries and they have things in place in schools, to help them. But the windrush got non of that help. The windrush compensation scheme, is run by racists too, who basically dont want to pay out, and purposely deprive windrush families with lower payments than they should be due, and refuse claims with evidence, because they can pick and choose when they feel what they did impacts people. I fought a few family members cases.
@@JohnJourdan88 Stop viewing videos of people you despise. You clearly have nothing remotely intelligent to contribute.
I’m part of the Windrush generation, because I came to England in 1956 as a child with my aunt (now deceased). However, I’ve lived in the US since 1989, & I go back frequently to visit family. Good content Ace. I follow your content.
I have family there that went because of the Windrush generation from Antigua. They are still there. They came as nurses and worked very hard. Thank you for sharing this. This is gold.
Possibly one of the best vids I’ve seen in 2024. SOooo much in common with our struggles as Black People here in the USA and elsewhere in the Diaspora…. Vids like this demonstrates that we ARE the same people…. Different stories….. Same struggles…! Thanks Ace..! #DiasporaFirst
That also show that all these Western and British countries had a well established plan in place for black people to be abuse and put in their "place"
My dad came in 57 he cried for weeks. Even thou he was invited he was treated worse than a dog .he made it till he was 73.worked at Sheffield steel.
@@susanneedham2836 why did they ill treat him?
@@Happey67 what kind of dumb question is that? Or is that a "bot"
Evil satanic country 😮😮😮😮😮😮
@@Happey67it's obvious colour. Non human entities don't like Melanated people
These are great interviews. Too many people see that castles and tourism on the monarchy but never see the real British Empire. Blood, sweat, and tears built the empire.
💯!! So true
Have you considered what your life and complaints would have been if you moved some other place instead?
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It actually didn’t 😂 innovation and hard work by native British people did , particularly the Industrial Revolution such as coal mining and engineering .. learn some real history
@@JohnnyRingo-c5v I’m sure your folks( few generations ago) were peasants
Great video. As a British Jamaican living in the US for over 30 years, this video was eye-opening. Well presented and chronicled. Great job!!
As an American, born and raised in Trinidad, with loads of family who are members of the Windrush Generation, hearing these stories really warmed my heart. Many of my family members left the islands and never returned. I’m only reconnecting with some of them now because of my genealogy research.
Always love learning about life across the pond. Thank you for this Ace. This entire euro trip has been gold.
Safe travels! Looking forward to your next release.
White people are just straight up users, they evil and will never change. don’t you ever in your life trust them.
Google: Battle Of Bamber Bridge
This AceTV documentary deserves an award. High quality production and very informative. Well done, Mr. Leon!
Brtish Born Carribean. This was great I really enjoyed this. My dad has told me stories of racism that he met. Dominica sa ka fete
@@BerryCleeves na we dey here. Say I Di a? Sa ou fé.. 🇲🇶
Great Respect to all the Windrush Generation , God Bless Always ❤🇨🇦❤
I think I'd have cried too coming here , what a difference ....greatful to the windrush people helping us build back ... Wish you'd have a better welcome and more recognition
I'm Haitian American and this documentary gave me encouragement considering the heat my people are experiencing in Springfield Ohio. We have the same stories.
Please explain. I disagree
Caribbean people have to learn how to live in America and stop thinking they know more than African Americans who have been here more than 400 years. By the way my great grandmother came over from Haiti.
What was so REPULSIVE about Haiti that made you leave?
@@Yasminescookingshow How so? Caribbean americans were treated much better than british caribbean people.
@@deeallen1526 I’m referring to the job opportunities being offered to the Haitian population in Springfield.
I'm from the U.S. I knew about some of this, but thanks for posting the testimony from the people.
Google: Battle Of Bamber Bridge
The people have spoken and they spoke there truth , knowledge is power ....... Thank you for sharing this important story and showing a clip of me .....More times to come .
What a beautiful series about our people in England, looking for more stories. Good job You are doing.
To watch a 1 1/2 video on a Saturday morning in Florida speaks to the content. Very well done ACE! VERY WELL DONE!
Thanks for covering this Ace Many of us can relate to this through family, experience or some shape or form . Resilience is a Blessing 🎉❤
my grandparents were part of the windrush generation they came from Grenada thanks for covering this now living in usa I've told alot of my American friends about this time love your content Ace
Never knew this happened to our people across the sea... solidarity from the USA
Thank you. "They" would have you believe that we are not in support of our brothers and sisters in the USA, but we are. We know the struggles of our people, and this is why unity among us is important.
Thank you! My father was an Afro-Ammerican (b.1927 in Macon Georgia but grew up in Denver) and my mother was born in the Caribbean. I have never visited The States but have always felt a part of it.
Funny how you people get to have your own tribe but Europeans don’t
Also happend to many Black American Service men who were in Britain prior to the Windrush. Check out the book: 'Britains Brown Babies', written by Lucy Bland!
Google: Battle Of Bamber Bridge
First class Editing. Enjoy the History. Big up to all the People in the Video.. well Done ACE. 👍.
Thank you ACE for your Research & Documentation. I'm Jamaican and live in the USA. Recently I was trying to explain Windrush to a younger Jamaican friend who hadn't heard the saga of the plight of the Windrush Generation. Sometimes we the elders/seniors don't speak about our history and parts of it can get swept under the rug or "doctored" to help make the colonizers more comfortable. I was so very grateful to find your Podcast on TH-cam this afternoon and have shared it with six friends who I know will keeping sharing. One Love & Respect!
What was so REPULSIVE about Jamaica that made you leave?
@curtislowe195 did you actually watch and listen to the video? The people literally tell you why they came dummy.
The colonizers aren't alive anymore. Do you mind not using such racist and divisive rhetoric?!
@@DarkAngel2512 Lol, do you actually know what the word racist means? Go look it up before using it as your argument, ignoramus.
@@curtislowe195 Why did Europeans leave Europe to take control and live on other people's land?
Thank you Ace for such a beautiful well crafted documentary about my family’s history. So tastefully and wonderfully done. Such knowledgable interviewees who have reminded me of the immense pride we should all have of my grandparents who took the risk to come to this place. We were told that this was better. The lies and the brainwashing was and still is real. I am proud to say that both my husband, daughter and I who are all British born have regained our Caribbean citizenship so we are truly British Caribbean. It is important that our youth know that this is not better and this is not our only home. We are blessed like that thanks to our pioneering grandparents.
Thank you Ace for documenting our wonderful story so beautifully.
OMG!! I have seen almost all of your videos and this one is a mini documentary of some sort.
It was amazing!!
I have never read about this or heard it before in my life.
A lot of the stories you talk about on your travels I’ve read or heard a bit.
This was phenomenal. It really should be seen somewhere!
Thank you for bringing this story to us.
Your guide with the white beard and locks it’s so very intelligent. He knows his history!!! Love him*
Don’t stop
Good on you for covering this Ace, the way the state turned its back on these people is one of the most shameful and horrific things ever to have happened in Britain
@spencechisholm9629 from the non elite British perspective, the Windrush going to there country was the start of the most shameful thing to happen In there country. They were betrayed by there own government, immediately after saving the politicians in ww2. Stabbed in the back and slowly and forcibly replaced.
Have you considered what your life and complaints would have been if you moved some other place instead? Name the top ten counties where you would of had a better outcome.
My aunt emigrated to UK London from Poland got married, had a child and needed nanny. The best Nannie’s where carribean woman. Later in life she rented spare rooms to young carribean ladies. She liked them, trusted them. Also she mentioned how clean and orderly they were. Just wanted to tell you that not everybody was bad.
Thank you for this story. At times, black people seem to think that every white person was bad at those times. Very little is spoken of the white people that didn't judge others by their skin colour.
I think that women married to progressive men would be nice to Caribbean people. I would like to see the Carnival in London.
Very informative……I just had the opportunity to see the Play the Lonely Londoners and it touched on the hardships of this plight.❤❤❤❤Grateful for this content ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Ace! Of all your travels looking at African people scattered all over the world - this has been a riveting and well put together addition to your work (in a short time). This video in particular does a really great job of telling aspects of the early pioneers' story, now referred to as the Windrush Generation. So Big Up to you - and all those featured here telling our stories! A lot of knowledge is highlighted through a range of speakers. This will be useful for people worldwide to get a glimpse of what some of the UK's Black people are about. Of course, there are still many aspects not covered like the educators, artists, sports people, political activists etc etc, and a range of other professionals to look at. Maybe, not now but there is plenty more to the culture and many other Black communities to explore.
Oh and by the way... that phrase people kept hinting at was - 'In Inglan the streets are paved with gold' which originated from the story of Dick Whittington a young country boy who headed to London to make his fortune... Just like many of those pioneers mentioned in your video - he met a very different story. My father said when he came - instead of gold it was daagshit.! Stay blessed and never give up the work... You and Wode Maya doing great things.
You have created a historical documentary. This video will go down in history. Well done!!
Ace I have watched many of your videos, but i have to say this is your best yet, as it documented authentcity from the beginning to the end. it gave a voice to the voiceless. God BLESS you man, you have done us Black British Caribbean people total justice, by interviewing several people, who were articulate in telling our story, as well as factual evidence that you added from what the politicians said. This video certainly depicts exactly what the Wind rush generation went through. This has been your rawest, transparent and informative video to date. Absolutely well done ACE. I love it.
Thanks for keeping your Word, and doing this historical event. Only learn of it around 5 years ago
These are my people. My grandparents came from the windrush generation in the late fifties and settled in Birmingham. Our story is a very unique one. I am proud to descend from Jamaica. But i've lived in the UK most of my life as have most of us. What you say about "the people with no country" is an interesting notion, because a lot of us are technically too british to be caribbean but at the same time can never lay claim to the UK because it will never see us as equal. So we are caught between two worlds. I don't know what future has in store for us. Loved hearing from the lady in the brown, what a stunner.
I'm west African born in the UK and I'm proud of the benefits and privileges afforded to me By the suffrage of the forefathers from the Caribbean.
I support them and I hope they get the bag.
They say we are going to die out
@@kf9926 in reality we are just going to breed out, our community has some of the highest level of interracial marriages of any communities.
The Caribbean countries established by Britain were British. Caribbeans from British colonies are British. The UK is only the "mainland". Even after the so-called independence of these nations were established, they were still part of the British Commonwealth. It's how you guys are viewing yourselves that is problematic. You were never separate from Britain and you always have been British. The British Commonwealth is just a new phrase to mean the British Empire. Yes, Caribbeans who live or are from countries that are governed by Britain in some capacity are North Americans. However, politically and citizenship wise, you are British as well. It's your literal and actual birthright. The fact so many of you are still taking on an immigrant persona when you were never immigrants is baffling to me. Claim your birthright as a British citizen. I'm giving you all the support as a Black American Freedmen from the USA.
@@jacklyneverage3881 They choose to view themselves as different, and they insist and promote amongst their "communities" the "difference". How can anyone integrate when they act like that??? The problem is people haven't fully realized that "integration" means they have to let go of their "culture" and adopt the new one. Yes, reality is hard, but that's what it is! But on the other side there are those who say "Oh, but people have the right to their own culture".... yes, its true, IN THE PLACE WHERE THAT CULTURE IS (in this case Caribbean), not anywhere in the world. Integration means same education programs, same religion, same language, same clothes, same traditions, same VALUES... and so the differences in "color" will sooner or later be unnoticeable. But that's not in the interest of some.
This was an amazing walk through the Windrush history, something I didn't know much about. My grandparents immigrated to New York in the 1910s from the Caribbean, so I am more versed in the Caribbean American experience. This was another great video as usual, keep up the great work Ace. 👍🏾
Yes, the UK government did actively recruit individuals from the colonies to come to the UK. This was particularly evident in the post-World War II era.
Here are some key reasons:
Labor Shortages:The war had depleted the UK's workforce, creating a significant labor shortage. The government sought to fill these vacancies by recruiting from the colonies.
Empire Building: The UK still had a vast colonial empire at the time, and recruiting from these colonies was seen as a way to strengthen the empire's ties and ensure its continued prosperity.Economic Development: The UK government believed that by encouraging migration from the colonies, it could stimulate economic development in both the UK and the colonies.
The most famous example of this recruitment is the Windrush generation, a group of Caribbean immigrants who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971. They were actively sought by the UK government to fill labor shortages in industries like transportation and healthcare.
It's important to note that while the UK government actively recruited individuals from the colonies, the experience of these immigrants was often complex and fraught with challenges, including racial discrimination and economic hardship.
@@deborahrose7047 - social mobility was also a big factor. White working class people were able to get jobs in offices etc that they had not been able to obtain before the 1960's and that opened up a big gap that black people were able to fill.
The same thing is happening right now but on a much larger scale w/ ppl from all over the world especially from the motherland
Ten pound poms?
Correct information👍🏾
This is so very good Ace I will have my 14, 15, 17 yr old American Teens watch this today as their the more you know you grow Saturday food! I would have never known this without your coverage. Thank you
The English were going through it as well.
You’re killin it with these videos Ace. Loving everyone👍🏿💯
Ace 👍🏾 you’ve come to the UK 🇬🇧 to open our eyes on our Neighbourhood and Past 👏 my parents came over on Windrush 😢
@Ace this European special is a contender to be a National Geographic or Netflix series. This one has provided some great insights to real British empire and her ills worldwide and the equal resilience of her “subjects”
Great job brother
Although I wasn't expecting this depth of in your content. I'm thoroughly impressed and definitely more informed. This has shed light on a whole struggle I never knew about. Mississippi is watching your content.
Ace, I appreciate you for this. I watched documentaries on the Windrush Generation. However, this is detailed from the people. Thank you again!!!
The video touched my heart and soul !!! This is some serious education. Thank you for sharing and God bless you Ace ❤💪🏿🙏🏿
Great video, Ace! Your content has given us valuable insight into the history of the Windrush generation. I have family members who are part of this generation, so thank you for shedding light on their story.
Yes Bredda, as a 1st generation black British myself who has followed your journey through out some of your great travels for me on a personal focus this has to be one of yours greatest documentary coming through the lenses of prominent black British within Britain and every one of this brilliant cast talk the ting proper with facts and due diligence especially the fellow with the dark t-shirt outside tkmax and the lady wearing the glasses with short hair very informative people with a lot of real facts and she is so correct when she said this was the Home office scandal for real and they the political elites twisted it the other way, but yes man very proud of all who took part as representatives of I and I community big up yourself and the hole crew proud of yuh all. ✊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
This is an excellent biographical compilation. This work clearly sets the distance between others and you! The black Caribbean diaspora is also one of great complexity begore and after the abolition of slaveryby the British. Yet, as like the Phoenix, we rise!❤🙏. Marcus Garvey, a legendary name that will always rise to the top.
Ace I an African Diaspora born and raised in London in the 80s's I am grateful you made this video I truly am thankful the Caribbean Windrush family have given so much to the UK and continue to and deserve special mention I am a Croydon guy you came to my town I missed you there hopefully I'll bump into you some point, I came to black square I just missed you bro till next time
I have been watching your vlogs on TH-cam for some time, and so far, this is one of your best. It could win a Journalism award. Continue with your good work.
Ace, Cuzz I watched your videos off and on for quite awhile and homie some I liked and some not, but Ace this video seriously is Probably the BEST VIDEO I’ve ever seen on TH-cam you str8 got with it on this one homie and I’m from Long Beach Ca 53yrs old Cuzz you got hot with this one bro I commend you….keep em coming Cuzz
This is an interesting video. I learned some stuff. I'm American Black. Thank you, Ace
This may be one of your most important videos, yet.
So very informative!!!! I had no idea!
Thank you, Ace! History Repeating Itself, Again!! I hope this goes viral. Things we need to hear!!
Props to Ace for covering this story. Knowledge (of history) is power. Speaking as a Black Brit of Nigerian descent.
youre nigerian smh ain't no such things as black brit if you know where you from They call Black americans black americans because they're history was erase embrace your roots
Brit?
Don't call yourself a Brit. You are a Nigerian.
did you read the diaries of the missionaries who went to Africa?
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Awesome documentary!! Keep up the good work. Good to see my people know their history in Britain.
One of the best and purest documentary. I learned so much about the windrush generation. Thank you for this valuable knowledge.
Glad you covered this topic Ace you see how everyone’s story is practically the same that’s how you know it’s true ✊🏾
Thank you Ace for this video and also informing those who didn't know
Greetings Ace, This series of British History is some of your Best Videos thus far... Many Thx... 👍 👍
3rd generation here of the windrush. Grandparents came here (grandfather first) from Guyana in the early 60s. Fortunately I was able to ask a lot of questions on it.
My grandfather originally came here to work on the railways leaving my gran back in Guyana with my auntie. Ended up working with another Guyanese guy who later became his neighbour.
My grandad originally lived with his cousin in one room. Building was strictly Caribbean that he lived in (no blacks, no dogs, no Irish). Told me that sometimes his cousin would want him out and he had to rome streets for a bit and he would get chased by teddy boys and NFs so was always risky. Lot of racial abuse and hatred.
All he did was work hard to provide for the family until he could bring my gran here once he got setup in his own place with the money he was making. then my dad and two uncles was born here.
There was more sense of community between the different Caribbeans back then as everyone was going through the same struggle. The woman who said they was told "the streets were.paved with gold" is exactly what my grandad said he was told.
Nothing but respect for my grandparents because they didn't have the opportunities you could kinda get now. So much adversity, but they just dealt with it and made it work.
Thanks for sharing. Do you know why he chose to stay rather than go back to Guyana?
@@Brolic123 yeah. He always wanted to go back but my gran went back first in the 90s and the country wasn't going through the best time. Also a lot of family politics revelations happened and it broke that dream for him which is a shame. He never went back and I don't think my gran did after that either.
People can lie, but history cannot lie no matter what you say about it. It will always tell you the truth. The question is what do you believe? So thankful for this type of video so people know the truth and don’t have to believe but now have faith in what history tells you. Big respect for this type of video. 😢 injustice is injustice, no matter how you look at it. It will also tell you the truth.🌍👣
What's the injustice ? If you don't like Britain then LEAVE! These people have countries in Carribean.
Ace thank you iv been on the you tube journey with you, now you came to the UK and televised our story in away that has touched me
I so appreciate this video. Your hard work was evident and every perspective shared added to the nuances of this tragedy. Thanks for this extensive, insightful educational video.
Wow Ace, I love your channel and have gotten so much valuable info from your travels. However, I’ve gotten a real history lesson from this one. Thank you for sharing, interviewing these beautiful people, and teaching me something that I did not know. And for those that you interviewed, “thank you” for sharing your family’s journeys.
Thank you for all your efforts to document and understand the history here Ace!! Definitely an education to many. Your time is never wasted. Appreciate you 🙏
My aunt and her husband migrated to England in the 70's. They never spoke to me about what they went through. But my love for History made me aware through my readings that they experienced hardship. Just around 2007 my husband( very dark in complexion) visited for the first time and went to a restuarant to get some food. He was refused service. my the caucasian.
This is by far the best video you have ever done. I never knew any of this. It is shocking!
Thank you for bringing it into the light .
Excellent job. This is a valuable, informative, and important piece of work. I appreciate the entire video.
Very informative. Thanks for your content. People forget the ancestors of the monarchy were German. Love the picture with the sign "British colonialism created racist America" by artist Wayne Campbell.
An amazing recollection of the challenges we faced back then! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏽💕
One of the best work you’ve done. I am so grateful for the work you did. Keep up the great work. You’ve made a fan.
WHAT A LOVELY DOCUMENTARY ❤️.... THANKS FOR SHARING 🙏
Appreciate the time you took on this one. An excellent video man! Your journalist gift just keeps on growing man. Go with that!
My grandparents came over to UK from Jamaica in the 50s. My dad then came over in 63 and I was born to be 74. Racism was rough growing up but we stood firm. Thanks for shining a light on our resilience ACE!!
My grandad came from Ireland 🇮🇪 in those times to build the roads 🧡💚💛
As you can see they don’t want the Irish either but Irish wanted to be accepted as white so they played their role to get ahead same in America
Ace you hit the nail on the head with this documentary; the heartfelt conversations of the Black Britons were outstanding. There is nothing like the truth!!! Thanks for this!
Very informative.
I appreciate all people included in this video.
It would make sense the first born from Windrush Pioneers were hard workers and then next born and modern born are more in the spirit of entitlement. It would make a total sense.
I am born and raised Polish and always loved British people of elder age who were cathogarizing themselves as Caribbean people. They were very proud and I loved it. They wanted to protect their culture regardless.
Ace I knew something of the hardship of Black people in England but not this. Oh Lord I didn't know of this hardship. Thank you for the knowledge.
‘Muh hardship’
Nobody dragged you here
@@JohnJourdan88 Racists not needed on these channels. You're people were not invited to many countries, yet still they came. Stop liking your own comments ignoramus!
I had to DIG to teach my students about this. Thanks for making this and allowing the masses to see.
❤❤thank you for this coverage. Good presentation for the younger generations. Blessings
Brilliant vlog. Thank you sharing and telling our story.
Thank you for posting this most important story 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I see our colonizers all the same all over the 🌎 world. Peace to you, my brothers and sisters, here from the Amerikkka. 🤛🏿👊🏿👏🏾🙏🏿☝🏾
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They are the same people. Remember, they are not native to North America.
Such hate Towards One of the LIVING GOD’S Created Tribes that brought you your modern Standard of Current Western Living and Education.. We of the European Tribes will Push Back and protect Our Ancient Heritage from you modern defacers..
Bitttchh..white people gave you all the luxeries you have today and you're still whining.. move back to the 'motherland' if you're not happy.
@@taq1238And neither from Europe. They originated from central asia.
I appreciate this video, since I learned so much. I am originally from Estern Eroupe, living in US and 82yr old. Thanks for vid.
This is awesome Ace! Thank you! ❤
My parents came to the UK during that time. I remember as a child, we experience a lot of racial discrimination from school. Both Teachers and white students. Grow up in Leytonstone, East London. Schooling for Caribbean Children was difficult in trying to achieve and maintain academic excellence. I really appreciate you taking the time making this documentary. Thank you AnnMarie
I visited London in 2019 and I had to visit Brixton! I toured the Black British Museum and I learned so much!!!
Thanks for putting this informative documentary out....the history of the struggle has to be told...also shows how far this community have come from....the future is bright for the generation to come .....this has to be taught in school....part of history that they thrown under the bus....
Ace you have the conscience of a broken country in your
hands ..from the king down
this country refuses to take
any responsibility for the
Crimes committed against
the nations of the world ...
Now is the time for change
NICE ONE ACE!!!
This is real. Thank you
Brilliantly made..
Very informative and interesting.
Well done
Wow! This is my first hearing info like this. Thank you, ACE.✔
Incredible documentary, so good to cover this in such depth and bring awareness. Your amazing Ace!
My Dad and Mum were a part of Windrush community. Dad worked for London Transport and Mum worked for Fenwicks. Dad was chased down the street by some Teddy Boys. It was tough, but they thrived despite the hostility.
Yes same, my dad had to run straight after school. Teddy Boys would be waiting to beat up black boys 😢
@ndzalln it happened to an Italian lad in Windsor in the early 60s, he was beaten up very badly by a group of Teddy Boys and ended up in hospital.
This is great content right here. First I've heard of the Windrush generation. The history of immigration is very interesting.
Great information, this is exactly the sort of historical information that was purposely omitted from the British education curriculum... this is part of the reason why racism is still alive in the UK... many many many British people don't even know their own history. My parents came over in the early 60s from Mauritius and also faced the same hostility... Mauritians also were sold the same story that this is the motherland, paved with gold... what an incitement on this system that I know more about England's history than the English do. My mother said every thing looked grey and was cold and dirty. No bathrooms in the house, you would have to bathe in a tub situated in the kitchen and toilets were outside the homes... I remember those outside loos... horrible, cold and inconvenient...