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Justice for black people
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This document is a flyer calling for justice for Black people, highlighting victims of racist violence such as Cherry Groce and Cynthia Jarrett. It announces a demonstration in Brixton on Monday 11th November, aiming to protest oppressive policing and demand accountability for racist crimes. The flyer reflects community efforts to challenge systemic racism and seek justice in London during a period marked by racial tensions and police brutality.
Key points:
– The flyer references victims of racist violence, including Cherry Groce and Cynthia Jarrett.
– It calls for a demonstration assembling at Brockwell Park, Brixton, at 11:30 am on Monday 11th November.
– The march is planned to proceed to Hyde Park, emphasizing public protest against racist policing.
– The flyer demands charges against individuals named Lovelock and Randall and calls to end racist violence.
– It is issued by the Groce Family Support & Community Defence Campaign, highlighting grassroots organizing.
This flyer is connected to the legacy of Black British activism opposing racist policing practices, an issue central to Bernie Grant's political work and the broader fight for racial justice in Britain. The mention of victims like Cherry Groce and Cynthia Jarrett situates the document within the history of community resistance to state violence and the demand for reparations and accountability. Campaigns like these contributed to the discourse on policing and race in local government and national politics during the late 20th century.
Source note: The original text contains some OCR inaccuracies, but the key details about the event and its demands are clear. Names and locations have been cross-checked for accuracy given minor transcription errors.
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