22 April is national Stephen Lawrence Day, celebrating the life and legacy of Stephen Lawrence, a young man with a bright future ahead of him who was tragically murdered in a racist attack at just 18 years old. Although short, his life has had a profound impact, including bringing about changes to UK law. Read more about Stephen’s story.
Stephen Lawrence Day is about the part we all play in creating a society in which everyone can flourish. It is an opportunity for children and young people to have their voices heard, make the changes they’d like to see and create a society that treats everyone with fairness and respect.
Stephen Lawrence Day wants young people to be inspired about what they can achieve in their own lives. Stephen Lawrence Day wants young people to get involved in creating the kind of community they want to live in and to have a strong voice in building a fairer and more inclusive society.
Why get involved?
Lots of events and activities people would normally be taking part in have had to be cancelled. Getting involved in Stephen Lawrence Day is a chance to be part of a national conversation and show your commitment to creating a fairer society in which everyone has the opportunity to live their best life. This year, in particular, it is a chance to show how small changes and simple things that we can all do can make a huge difference.
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