Prince William Says Racism Is an “All Too Familiar Experience” for Black People in Britain Today

While celebrating the contributions of the Windrush generation and their descendants, Prince William acknowledged his and Kate Middleton’s controversial royal tour of the Caribbean. Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge commemorated Windrush Day, a holiday that recognizes the integral role Afro-Caribbean migrants played in the United Kingdom’s post-World War II recovery. In a speech made during the unveiling of the National Windrush Monument, William honored those migrants and their descendants for helping to “rebuild war torn Britain.” He also opened up about how visiting the Caribbean this past spring—a visit that prompted protests over the royal family’s ongoing role… Read Full Article