Many of us still remember vividly the shock we felt at the news of the senseless murder of Stephen Lawrence 27 years ago.
Stephen was like any other young person, with dreams and aspirations. He wanted to become an architect – but he was denied his dreams. His life was cut short simply because of the colour of his skin.
The impact of his death has been profound in this country. It led to profound cultural changes in attitudes towards racism, to the law, and to the way our institutions operate. It also paved the way for a greater understanding of discrimination of all forms, and new equalities legislation.
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