FOR THE SAKE OF ALL BLACK PEOPLE ...

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The 18:18 Campaign was launched in 2011, eighteen years after eighteen year old Stephen Lawrence was murdered by five racist thugs, in Eltham, London. Its purpose is to raise funds for the Stephen Lawrence Trust. It is hoped that this branch of the trust will raise money to expand its work.

Doreen Lawrence, Stephen's mother, spoke at the Inaugural 18:18, Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, Criminal Justice Lecture, yesterday.

She would hear Lord Blair admit that the UK is still failing the Black Community, from the cradle to our grave.

You already know how dignified and brave a lady Mrs Lawrence is.  She says she will carry on her fight, not just for the memory of her son, but for the sake off all black people.  Now, there's a fighter you need in your corner.  She is that rare fighter who just keeps coming back at you, however big and strong you are.  The great thing about her too, she never punches below the waist.  She seeks justice fair and square. Via the law. She is a champion of our time.

Please donate to the Stephen Lawrence Trust, so that Mrs Lawrence can fulfil her dream. Er, OUR dream.  That is to say, peoples of all colour and all nationality who agrees alike Socrates, that "Nothing is to be preferred before justice."  That means, absolutely nothing must take second best in the eyes of God and human law when we are judged -- especially, not one's colour; because deep down, we all know, that we are all, the same.  As such, justice belongs to us all. Equally.

The Stephen Lawrence Trust:- http://www.stephenlawrence.org.uk

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SAVE THE STEPHEN LAWRENCE CHARITABLE TRUST ...

You cannot help but admire the elegant dignity of  Mrs Doreen and Mr Neville Lawrence.   Yet there is nothing elegant about  the senseless murder of their clever and charming son, Stephen.  Even as only  two of the five  murderous thugs were sent to prison, the Lawrence's  behaved stoically calm.  They are an example to us all.

There are three known killers living together among us; with their families, in splendour, and in plain view.  Perhaps they had killed other innocent black children before, and have again, since young Stephen.  Some of you know who they are, and where they are.  You have enough evidence to bring these thoughtless, brainless thugs to justice.  Yet you do not.  Will you wait until they murder your own white child, before you come forward?  That is a question you must ask yourselves -- and a matter between God, and you.

And, just so that you know, the infinite grief suffered by Mr and Mrs Lawrence, didst put a severe strain on their previously happy union. This too is a crime.  A matter those among you who still remain tight-lipped, shall answer too, to God.


What I am asking today, is that we all  give even a small donation to the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Foundation.  It is on the verge of closure, due to a shortage of funding.  The moment there is an earthquake abroad, or the sight of a starving donkey on our television, we raise millions of pounds for their cause in a matter of seconds.  That is a good thing.  A kind and genuine jesture.  However, just for once, and for this very worthy cause, let's start our charity at home, where it is meant to begin.

Let us save the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust from closing down.  Now: http://www.stephenlawrence.org.uk

Letting this foundation shut down for lack of funds,  would be closing the purpose and intendment of a great and noble  cause.  It would be pouring salt on the wounds of the Lawrence's, whilst laughing at their quiet dignity, simultaneously.  If ever there is a time when charity truly begins at home, that moment is now. Today. Having said that, even if the United Kingdom is not your home, there is no reason why you should not make a donation as well; because Stephen [is] a child of the universe.

We must never forget how Stephen was slaughtered as if he were an animal.  When in fact, he was so much the child, children around the world  should aspire to be today, the moment before he was accosted and then brutally murdered. Nor must we forget Mrs and Mr Lawrenc's irreparable loss. Ever.


Kindly  make all donations diurectly to the Stephen Lawrence Foundation:
http://www.stephenlawrence.org.uk

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