Tottenham Three Families Campaign letter to Bernie Grant July 1990

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This letter from July 1990 is from the Tottenham Three Families Campaign to Bernie Grant MP. It announces the formation of a new campaign dedicated solely to securing the release and exoneration of Winston Silcott, Mark Braithwaite, and Engin Raghip, known as the Tottenham Three. The families express their desire to build a national movement and request financial support to sustain their efforts.

Key points:
– The Tottenham Three Families Campaign was formed to focus exclusively on freeing and clearing the names of Winston Silcott, Mark Braithwaite, and Engin Raghip.
– The families previously campaigned under the Broadwater Farm Defence Campaign but wanted a distinct national campaign.
– The letter requests immediate financial donations to fund an office, lobbying activities, and a nationwide supporter network.
– Bernie Grant is acknowledged as an important supporter whose backing and possible sponsorship would be valued.
– Contact details for the campaign office and key organizers are provided for further communication.

This letter connects to Bernie Grant's long-standing commitment to challenging oppressive policing and defending Black British communities affected by institutional racism. The Tottenham Three case emerged from the 1985 Broadwater Farm riot and became a symbol for anti-racist campaigning, highlighting demands for justice and systemic reform in policing. The families' organization reflects grassroots activism intersecting with political advocacy in local and national contexts.

Source note: The OCR transcript is generally clear though some names and dates required careful reading. Minor typographical inconsistencies occur that do not affect comprehension of the letter’s core message.