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Google Doodle celebrates Nigerian-British novelist Buchi Emecheta’s 75th Birthday

Google Doodle celebrates musician and songwriter Lizzie Emeh, who was a champion for people with learning disabilities in the UK.

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Bernardine Evaristo and Margaret Busby appointed Patrons of the Black British Book Festival

Reverend Clive Foster MBE has been appointed as the UK’s first Windrush Commissioner, a major step in the government’s commitment to right the wrongs of the Windrush scandal and ensure victims' voices are heard at every stage of reform. The announcement comes ahead of Windrush Day on 22 June, marking 77 years since the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush and celebrating the Windrush generation’s extraordinary contribution to Britain.

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