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Doreen Lawrence OBE
@DLawrenceOBE
Founder of the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation #SLDF | Labour Life Peer, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Oct 28, 2020
    I am proud to launch The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, the official home of Stephen’s legacy. Follow @sldayfdn to see how we will continue the fight against systemic racism and visit our website to find out more (link in bio). #StephenLawrence #BlackHistoryMonth
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Jan 20, 2023
    Replying to @DLawrenceOBE
    ...the collection of such compensation which went on until 1943, I find it disappointing to know that the government or Home Office claim to not have kept records of those who have been caught up in this scandal." Full speech here: hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2023-01-… #WindrushScandal 2/2
    Windrush: 75th Anniversary - Hansard - UK Parliament
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Jan 20, 2023
    In my contribution in the @UKHouseofLords debate yesterday on #WindrushContributions, I said "My Lords, for a nation that has records of all slaves and was able to compensate each slave owner for the loss of their 'property' in the slave owner compensation scheme... 1/2
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Nov 16, 2022
    "Black history is British history and this book not only tells the story of another Black person, but also highlights the success of an individual who came to Britain in the 1960s and lived a successful life." I review Baroness @FloellaBenjamin's book
    Baroness Lawrence reviews Baroness Benjamin's autobiography 'What Are You Doing Here?'
    From politicshome.com
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Oct 18, 2022
    At the @sldayfdn, we focus on the 3Cs: Classroom, Careers and Community to create a Legacy of Change. Find out more at stephenlawrenceday.org and get involved. #LegacyOfChange #StephenLawrenceDay #Classroom #Careers #Community
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Sep 13, 2022
    I would like to offer my deepest condolences to His Majesty King Charles III, and the Royal Family, on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her dedicated service and tireless sense of duty will be forever remembered.
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Nov 22, 2021
    Such a great evening, thoroughly enjoyed @marcusryder & @LennyHenry. Great to attend #BBLM book launch – excited to see it succeed over the next coming months.
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    Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation
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    Nov 8, 2021
    Across the arts, Black British artists are making their voices heard. To mark the moment, Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder have guest-edited the Saturday magazine’s culture section. Image courtesy of @Thisisazarra stephenlawrenceday.org #StephenLawrence #blackbritishculture
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    Marcus Ryder
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    Nov 7, 2021
    If you enjoyed the ‘appetiser’ of @LennyHenry & @marcusryder #BlackBritishCultureMatters @guardian takeover, be sure to check out the book Black British Lives Matter with contributions by @DLawrenceOBE @DavidOlusoga @EssexBarrister @Nadine_Writes & more waterstones.com/book/black-bri…
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Mar 12, 2021
    Find out how GAVI, the vaccine alliance, with its partners UNICEF and WHO, is ensuring the world’s poorest countries get access to the COVID-19 vaccine. #GetOneGiveOne
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Dec 21, 2020
    (2/2) @sldayfd which is now the official & only Charity attached to Stephen’s name and memory. Moving in a new direction driven by Stephens immediate family, all activities, programmes and fund-raising will support Stephens legacy.
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Dec 21, 2020
    (1/2) The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust was the original charity set up in Stephen’s name. The Lawrence family are no longer associated with this organisation. Doreen Lawrence & family have set up a new foundation.
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    Doreen Lawrence OBE
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    Nov 17, 2020
    I am pleased to be part of the @RoyalLondonMutual & @Rankinphoto Lost for Words campaign. It is so important to allow people to normalise the conversation around death for those who are grieving #LostforWords lostforwords.royallondon.com