Doreen Lawrence – And Still I Rise
Posted by brigshaw on March 19, 2008 – 1:02 pm
East Leeds FM and pupils from Brigshaw High School attended the Huddersfield Literature Festival on Saturday the 15th of March at the Lawrence Batley Theatre.
We had the unique opportunity to listen to Doreen Lawrence recount the impact of the murder of her son Stephen. She was joined by Kester Aspden, who discussed his powerful study of the persecution and death of David Oluwale in Leeds in 1969 (see separate interview).
At the end of the two hour intimate session with Doreen and Kester, pupils from Brigshaw High Schools Stephen Lawrence Project group had the chance to interview Doreen. Robyn Scargill, Bronte Plenderleith and Aisha Aslam were on hand for ELFM with some searching questions. They were accompanied by Mr Mir and Miss Marsh who had a dab at interviewing too…
You may want to find out more about the Stephen Lawrence Centre Education Leeds also co-ordinates the Stephen Lawrence Education Award
Doreen’s book – And Still I Rise is available from all good bookshops and at Amazon
Thanks to Huddersfield Literature Festival for arranging the interview for us and Brian Cross for the photos.
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5 Responses to “Doreen Lawrence – And Still I Rise”
Good interview. Doreen’s a great speaker. you’re lucky to have had the chance to interview her. what an inspiring person!
By richard on Mar 19, 2008
Doreen Lawrence is an inspiration. Full of good advice for us all. Intro needed a bit of tidying up though: Stephen’s murderers were not convicted because of police incompetence, which was no doubt linked to institutional racism in the police force.
By max on Mar 25, 2008
I could see it was going to be quite a challenge, but you rose to it and we’re the beneficiaries of your excellent radio work, keep it up. I’ll listen again when I’ve read Doreen’s book.
By brian on Mar 25, 2008
I’ve just been made aware of this by Rehana Minhas and wanted to say well done to Robyn, Bronte, Aisha, Mr Mir and Miss Marsh for doing this: it’s really important and inspiring.
By Peter Laurence on Apr 15, 2008
Congratulations to the Brigshaw High School team from Education Leeds for participating in the Huddersfield Literature Festival and for interviewing Doreen Lawrence.Doreen’s work has inspired many people and led to legislative changes and to the development of the Leeds Stephen Lawrence Education Standard to promote race equality and community cohesion.
Keep up the excellent work you are doing for the Stephen Lawrence Education Standard.
By Rehana Minhas on Apr 15, 2008