A C Memorial – African and Caribbean War Memorial

The AC Memorial

Located in Windrush Square, Brixton, London, United Kingdom

The African and Caribbean (AC) Memorial acknowledges, and appreciates the role that people from Africa and The Caribbean played in Britain’s victory over it’s enemies in the First and Second World Wars.

The near-total exclusion from our history books of black servicemen in the First World War is shameful…. Some black servicemen made the ultimate sacrifice … and like Walter Tull, died on the battlefields but with the passing of time, with the exception of Tull, the contributions of black servicemen have been forgotten.’ Stephen Bourne.

The Memorial was first unveiled in 2017 in front of the Black Cultural Archives Building. Hundreds of people attended to get the first glimpse.

The installation day was a day not to be forgotten.

Organised by Nubian Jak and his Team – the day went according to plan, complete with Dignatories, Politicians, Celebrities, Brixtonians and Doves. People travelled from across London and the UK, to attend.

Guest Speaker from the UK Army

Doves Released – In Memory of fallen soldiers.

Religious leaders from different religions took part.

Wreathes were laid at the base of the Memorial

The UK Government were represented, and members of the British Army.

A Day of Respect

The Great and the Good supported this event.

Pictured are The Mayor of London, The Defence Secretary of the UK Government, Baronness Howells, and Board Members, Margaret Busby and Professor Doirean Wilson

Why the Memorial?

A Reminder of Heroes who fought and died for the British people and freedom of Europe.

A Landmark in the heart of Brixton, an area where some of the black community live and work

A Talking Point – when discussing Black history and what African and Caribbean fighters did for us.

A Thank You to the Black Community – for everything they have done for the British.

The Highlighting of veterans and their regiments, who are not always remembered or appreciated.

So that Africans and Caribbeans will not be forgotten for their effords during the World Wars.

Never Forget

At Nubian Jak Community Trust, we can guide you through Black British History. We run workshops and give talks about the many heroes, that we must never forget.