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Cherry Groce Foundation

@Cherry_Groce

On the 28th September 1985 Cherry was shot in her home by the Metropolitan Police. The shooting of an innocent Mother sparked the Brixton uprising.

 Brixton, London
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Privileged & grateful to welcome @MrLeeLawrence back to the office this evening. An inspirational talk on “turning pain into purpose” through restorative justice following the Met police shooting of Cherry Groce in 1985. Solidarity with @INQUEST_ORG & @Cherry_Groce foundation
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Link UP London@LinkUpLondonUK22 Jul 2022
Read our latest Project Story linkuplondon.org/stuart-cher… and learn how #skilledvolunteer and Creative Director Stuart drew inspiration from the @Cherry_Groce Memorial in Windrush Square #Brixton to create an inspiring brand that represents the Foundation's work. #design #charity
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Miranda Grell@MirandaGrell17 Sep 2022
Love and solidarity to @MrLeeLawrence always ❤️ @Cherry_Groce #CherieGroce #ChrisKaba #JusticeforChrisKaba – at Lambeth, London
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There has been a 170% rise in food poverty in Lambeth over the past year so @AgeUKLambeth have recently launched their Food Poverty Campaign to help people struggling financially to afford food by connecting them with their Food Coordinator bit.ly/3fAD3jO #FoodPoverty
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mary beard@wmarybeard11 May 2021
The tremendous new memorial to Cherry Groce in Windrush Square. We visit it on #InsideCulture on Friday 7.30 BBC2 and talk to Cherry Groce's son @MrLeeLawrence about commemorating his mother, and to designer @dadjaye Watch it folks!
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@lambeth_council25 Apr 2021
We’re both proud and honoured to have launched the Cherry Groce memorial in #Brixton today, paying tribute to her life alongside her family, friends and the #Lambeth community @MrLeeLawrence @Cherry_Groce Foundation @SoniaWinifred cherrygroce.org/
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Oli Marshall@OliMarshall8525 Apr 2021
A beautiful day in Brixton’s Windrush Square for the unveiling of the Cherry Groce memorial pavillion. Designed by @dadjaye and long campaigned for by the @Cherry_Groce Foundation and members of the local community.
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Railton LTN@RailtonLTN24 Apr 2021
Beautiful @Cherry_Groce memorial in Windrush Square.
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Richie Brave
@RichieBrave23 Apr 2021
Dorothy "Cherry" Groce was shot by police officers in 1985 paralysing her from the chest down sparking Riots in Brixton; 4 years after the Brixton riots of 1981. Her son @MrLeeLawrence alongside @TheVoiceNews pay tribute her life. I'm so honoured to be hosting this panel ❤️
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@TheVoiceNews23 Apr 2021
#TogetherWeRise Join @MrLeeLawrence and special guests as we honour the life of Ms. Cherry Groce. Free registration still available on EventBrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-… @marcia_rigg @afuahirsch @dadjaye @RichieBrave
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@TheVoiceNews7 Apr 2021
‘Together, We Rise’: Please join @MrLeeLawrence and The Cherry Groce Foundation as we honour of the memory of Cherry Groce on Sunday 25th April - with the unveiling of a memorial in Brixton and an online community event. Register free at Eventrbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-…
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Adjaye Associates@AdjayeAssoc18 Mar 2021
New interview with @dadjaye, via @BHMEditions out now. Read as @dadjaye discusses Architecture, #BlackLivesMatter and the @Cherry_Groce Memorial and Pavilion in Windrush Square, Brixton, London. Full article here: bit.ly/38R4NhG
Sir David Adjaye on Architecture, Black Lives Matter and the Cherry Groce Memorial - EDITIONS Black...

Sir David Adjaye on Architecture, Black Lives Matter and the Cherry Groce Memorial - EDITIONS Black...

Sir David Adjaye OBE RA Interview By Joy Sigaud   His illustrative answers are inspirational.  The British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye’s views on overcoming racism, the Black Lives Matter...

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We’re delighted that this week will see the arrival and start of the installation of the memorial to Cherry Groce in Windrush Square this week. The official unveiling will take place late April and will coincide with the 10th anniversary of the passing of Cherry Groce.
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