30 Years On From Stephen Lawrence

Words by Rume Otuguor April 22nd marked 30 years since 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence was killed in a racially motivated attack in Eltham, London. The 1999 Macpherson Report into how his death was handled revealed that the police acted with ÔÇÿprofessional incompetenceÔÇÖ and at a fundamental level, they were ÔÇÿinstitutionally racistÔÇÖ. Based off the reportÔÇÖs 70 recommendations, some changes were made ÔÇô most notably the eradication … Continue reading 30 Years On From Stephen Lawrence