BBC Presenter Clive Myrie Talks About Racism and His Family’s Windrush Pain

Labrish
5 min readSep 2, 2023

In a compelling memoir set to be released soon, BBC presenter Clive Myrie sheds light on the painful experiences faced by his family as a result of the UK government’s “hostile environment policy.” Myrie, whose parents immigrated from Jamaica to Bolton in the 1960s, expresses his anger and shame at the government’s mishandling of the Windrush scandal, which directly impacted two of his brothers.

Denied access to healthcare, benefits, and the ability to travel on their Jamaican passports, his brothers have yet to receive any restitution or compensation. Myrie hopes that society will recognize the injustice and take steps to rectify the situation.

The memoir also exposes the racism faced by his family and delves into the challenges his mother encountered as a qualified teacher from Jamaica in the UK. Myrie’s poignant account serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of discriminatory policies.

BBC Presenter Clive Myrie Talks About Racism and His Family’s Windrush Pain

In his upcoming memoir, BBC presenter Clive Myrie sheds light on the impact of the UK government’s “hostile environment policy” and the Windrush scandal on his family. Myrie’s parents immigrated to Bolton from…

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