Racism is often a matter of life and death. This was never more true than for Stephen Lawrence, a bright young man who dreamed of becoming an architect. 

Stephen was murdered by racist strangers as he made his way home with a friend in South East London, 30 years ago. The fight for justice that followed, led by Stephen’s grieving parents, has brought us all to know Stephen’s name, and carry forward his legacy. 

Stephen’s murder changed the country, and was core to progressing racial equality in the UK. Our report, produced in partnership with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, is intended as a small contribution to mark this difficult anniversary and assess just how far we have come as a nation in the last 30 years.

In 'Dear Stephen', we reveal the points of hope and connection in our communities, at a time when the UK feels increasingly polarised.

We believe that collaboration with academics is crucial for creating meaningful change towards racial equity and social justice. Academic expertise has enriched our understanding and provided us with valuable insights and tools to address the manifold challenges that Black and minority ethnic communities face in the UK.

We’re in the process of updating our database to better stay in touch with our supporters and stakeholders. We are trying to understand what work is going on and where our work might interact with emerging scholarship, in a mutually beneficial way. If you're an academic whose work touches themes regarding racial justice, register or update your contact details by filling in the form using the button below.