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Discrimination faced by Windrush generation must be remembered, says author Arthur Torrington – Channel 4 News

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Discrimination faced by Windrush generation must be remembered, says author Arthur Torrington – Channel 4 News

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There will be celebrations this week across the UK to mark the 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush arriving at Tilbury docks.

But some fear the commemorations could reflect a sanitised version of the experiences of those who came from the Caribbean to live and work here.

We spoke to 80-year-old Arthur Torrington, who co-founded the Windrush Foundation almost 30 years ago in a bid to counter discrimination, and remains firmly committed to the battle for equality and social cohesion.

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