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A French Windrush

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A Forgotten Legacy.
From 1963 to 1982, France quietly relocated over 160,000 citizens from its overseas territories under a program called BUMIDOM—promising opportunity, but delivering exploitation.

Our latest article explores how this lesser-known chapter mirrors Britain’s Windrush scandal—and why it’s time France reckons with its own colonial past.

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Editors Letter – May 2025

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As we step into May, a month of renewal and reflection, I’m taking a moment to look back on some powerful moments from April. From global solidarity with Burkina Faso, to spotlighting Black excellence at the Football Black List, to the urgent issues raised during Black Maternal Health Week—these stories remind us of the strength in our shared experiences across the Black diaspora.

In this roundup, I also reflect on the Leigh Day Immigration Summit, the impact of stress and inequality during Stress Awareness Month, and the need for real change in maternity care for Black women in the UK.

There’s so much to learn, feel, and act on. Read, reflect, and let’s move forward together.

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Kelso Cochrane: The Name Britain Tried to Forget

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Kelso Cochrane: The Name Britain Tried to Forget
In 1959, a Black man was murdered on a West London street—and no one was ever held accountable. But Kelso Cochrane’s story didn’t end there.

His death sparked a movement. His legacy became a symbol of resistance, dignity, and the fight for justice in Britain.
Read the article. Learn his name. Share his story. Because history only heals when it’s told.

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