Stephen Lawrence

On Stephen Lawrence Day, we must keep the spotlight on tackling institutional racism in the police, writes Richard Sudan.

The outright abuse of Child Q, has enraged our communities, reopened wounds, and reminded us that even Black children in school, which should be the safest place for them, are not safe from the tentacles of racist corruption and the abuse of power. I’ve reported on the cases of Mouayed Bashir and Mohamud Hassan, who both died following injuries sustained while in police custody, in Wales. I’ve spoken several times to both families. The Met Police have suffered a public relations disaster, due to recent whistleblowing on the corruption among its ranks. We know that stop and search disproportionately and massively impacts Black communities, as does brutal and often deadly violence experienced by Black people in police custody. We all breathed a sigh of relief. We know that had those victims been white, the entire reaction would have been different.

Young people are standing with Stephen Lawrence today as ambassadors tasked with ensuring his legacy continues across schools in Leicestershire.

“Instead I look forward and work to make change - and that’s what I hope the Stephen Lawrence Day will inspire others to do too, especially young people.” The SLRC and DMU also provide bursaries for students who would not normally have the opportunity or finances to go to university. People still experience racism and being able to talk openly about it helps me realise I am not alone.” I feel proud to be part of a network across many schools doing this.” Namakau Sibongo, 13, from Winstanley School, added: “Being an ambassador encourages me to speak out. They did not choose how they are and how they look.

T. oday is the fourth annual Stephen Lawrence Day, and the 29th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence's death. Lawrence was murdered in 1993, at just 18 years old, in ...

Journalist Lorraine King said: “On this day 29 years ago an innocent teen was murdered because he was black. Labour MP David Lammy said: “29 years ago today Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a brutal racist attack. Labour leader Keir Starmer said: “29 years ago, Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racist attack.

Stephen Lawrence Day 2022. To celebrate Stephen's incredible legacy, buildings across London and Royal Greenwich will be lit up in orange on Friday 22 April, including the London Eye, Woolwich Town Hall, National Maritime Museum and the Cutty Sark.

It also paved the way for a greater understanding of discrimination of all forms and new equalities legislation. On 22 April 1993, at the age of just 18, Stephen was murdered in an unprovoked racist attack. Stephen was born and grew up in south-east London, where he lived with his parents Neville and Doreen, his brother Stuart and sister Georgina. Like most young people, he juggled an active social life, schoolwork, family commitments, and part-time employment.