A team of researchers recently held an event in Leeds talking to young people about their views on racism, 18 years after the racially motivated murder of Stephen Lawrence.
Jane Trowell, co-ordinator of Shake!, one of the groups which has organised the day says:
After what happened across the country’s streets this summer, we need to know: Have we moved on? Where are we now? This event, which we’re calling Britain on Trial: Young Voices Speak Out will provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges young people face, make sure their voices are heard and develop creative ideas for change.
The day ran from 11.30am – 7pm and booking is recommended via platformshake@gmail.com Contributors include Leeds Young Authors; Shake! Young Voices in Arts, Media, Race & Power; Leeds Black Film Club; Dr Stuart Hodkinson from the University of Leeds; and Dr Carl Hylton, from the Leeds Bi-Centenary Transformation Project.
Read the article at The Guardian here.
Were you at event? How did it go? What are your views on racism amongst young people and society?
