In remembrance of my Father How can this day compare with any other in my life, when I’ve only ever attended such memorable, moving and meaningful events with Stanley Roy Archer, always proudly at his side? I ask that you stand in my shoes for a moment – imagine that...
RIP Stanley Roy Archer A tribute to my dad Good afternoon, church family and friends. First of all, thank you so much for coming here today whether you’re here in person or you’re virtually joining us [ed. on the live stream]. I appreciate it. I’ve...
Emma Clarke The Emma Clarke Blue Plaque and Gold Cup Project has been put together by Nubian Jak Community Trust. The plaque and sculpture scheme is the largest diverse plaque scheme in the world, and the Emma Clark Plaque will be it’s 49th in the capital....
Memorial Sunday at BBC London What a day we had, it was truly spectacular and a fitting tribute to those African, Caribbean and Asian heroes that fought for our freedom, and have been less celebrated than their due. We will remember them always. Me and Dad with Dotun,...
The coming of Windrush Day On 22 June 2018 the Prime Minister Theresa May announced the establishment of a Windrush Commemoration Committee, chaired by Baroness Floella Benjamin, OBE to provide advice to the government on how best to create a permanent and fitting...
Maas Roy’s award (Windrush) In 1954, Stanley Roy Archer departed Jeffrey Town, St Mary, and headed to England, then seen as ‘greener pastures’, to earn an honest living to take care of his family. He ended up being caught in the rip-stream of what...
