Black history month special event
Join the family of Dorothy "Cherry" Groce, for the 30th commemoration of her wrongful shooting by the Metropolitan Police which led to the infamous 1985 Brixton uprisings. We will also reflect on the police violence that led to Cynthia Jarrett's death and the Broadwater Farm uprisings a week after Cherry Groce's shooting.
What happened in 1985? Why did the Police shoot an innocent mother in front of her children, the youngest being 8 years old? How did the community defend and rebuild itself after the uprisings?
Come and participate in this commemorative event that will discuss the past, present and future of communities fighting for justice and peace in Brixton and Tottenham.
This will also be the launch of a new
justice campaign for the family of Cherry Groce, please
sign their new petition for justice.
speakers and performers include:
- Linton Kwesi Johnson - Poet
- Akala - Rapper & Poet
- Stafford Scott - Tottenham Rights campaigner
- Devon Thompson - Community Leader
- Lara Lee - Poet
- Lorna G - Singer
- Lee Lawrence - Son of Cherry Groce & founder of Cherry Groce Foundation
Discussions chaired by: Kwaku, Reni Eddo-Lodge and Kojo
This is a free event light snacks will also be provided
To attend this event you must register as spaces are limited
Hashtag: #Brixton30
Lee Lawrence
Cherry Groce Foundation
Founder
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Poet
Reni Eddo-Lodge
Writer, Author
Stafford Scott
Tottenham Rights
Campaigner
Kojo Kyerewaa
LCAPSV
Coordinator