On the first Stephen Lawrence Day, let’s admit our communities are still unequal

The 22nd of April is the first National Stephen Lawrence Day – a day commemorating the life of my son, Stephen Lawrence, who was killed in an unprovoked racist attack.

Stephen’s story is both tragic and inspirational. But I wish for Stephen’s name not to be identified just with his murder, but with the impact he has left on this country and the hope and inspiration he continues to give many young people.

Read Doreen Lawrence’s full article on this link to The Guardian

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