“As second and third generation descendants of these incredibly brave pioneers, we have a lot to thank them for in view of their sacrifices to lay firm foundations for our futures.”

As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of Windrush, many of us will be reflecting on the challenges our parents and grandparents faced when arriving at the Port of Tilbury in 1948. What were their dreams and expectations when they left Jamaica for the Motherland? What and more importantly, who were they leaving behind?

As second and third generation descendants of these incredibly brave pioneers, we have a lot to thank them for in view of their sacrifices to lay firm foundations for our futures. Indeed, we stand on broad shoulders. They changed the landscape of Britain, infusing it with the type of multiculturalism that is now an integral part of society and its people.

However, while acknowledging and saluting our elders for their achievements and stoicism in the face of the many challenges they overcame, the one seemingly immovable obstacle that continues to impact us and other minority communities is that of systemic racism. The ongoing scandalous treatment of Windrush generations by this government is a case in point and a reminder that we still have many rivers to cross before being completely accepted as an intrinsic part of Britain’s cultural tapestry.

Dr. Anthony Baker’s latest article highlights the societal disparities surrounding the treatment of black communities while, at the same time, providing alternative and imaginative frameworks upon which to redefine our existence in 21st century Britain.

This includes our embracing technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) so that we not only redefine, but also reconnect with diaspora across the globe to form our own societal ecosystems of commerce, education and healthcare. His paper, ‘Artificial Intelligence & Black Intellect: The Cultural Nuances of Afropeanism’ is unique in its focus, and essential reading if we are to be a part of this continuum of change, first embarked upon by our forefathers.

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• Dr Anthony (Abdul Haqq) Baker, PhD, is the Strategic Director of CenAlliance. Read the full article titled 'Artificial Intelligence & Black Intellect: The Cultural Nuances of ‘Afropeanism’