Who are the main characters in the poem The Windrush Child?
A child, his parents, and his grandparents.
What does the poem The Windrush Child contrast in its imagery?
Caribbean images with English images.
What do “mind-opening meeting” and “learning how to fly the kite of your dreams” express?
The child's confidence in the future and the citizens of the country he is joining.
What does “you’re stepping into history” refer to?
The waves of Caribbean migrants who came to the UK between 1948 and 2018.
What does the contrast in the painting symbolize for Caribbean migrants and their descendants?
The need to assimilate versus the desire to defend Caribbean roots and traditions.
What was a consequence of the Windrush scandal for some people?
They were deported or had their families torn apart.
When did Caribbean migration waves bring people to the UK?
From 1948 through to the late 1960s.
What phrase did Deputy Lamy use about the Windrush scandal?
This is a day of national shame.
What is the author's goal regarding the Windrush generation's legacy?
To uncover her ancestors' culture to ensure their legacies endure and move forward.
Why does the author have mixed feelings about Windrush Day?
Because the Home Office established a Windrush compensation scheme in 2018.
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