The Louder I Will Sing - A story of racism, riots redemption: Winner of 2020 Costa Biography

A snapshot of Britain's relationship with race and racism in recent history, THE LOUDER I WILL SING is the story of Lee Lawrence's fight for justice for his mother Cherry Groce, who was paralysed as a result of police shooting her in her home in front of her children - the catalyst to the 1985 Brixton riots.

About the author

Lee Lawrence is a social entrepreneur who works to help marginalised people find their voice, manage conflict and achieve justice. In 2014, he founded Mobility Enterprises with the hope of aiding those who would otherwise struggle in their daily life by providing public transport for the disabled. In 2016, he founded the Cherry Groce Foundation which exists to enhance the wellbeing of individuals with a physical or mental impairment.

Summary

A snapshot of Britain's relationship with race and racism in recent history, THE LOUDER I WILL SING is the story of Lee Lawrence's fight for justice for his mother Cherry Groce, who was paralysed as a result of police shooting her in her home in front of her children - the catalyst to the 1985 Brixton riots.

Foreword

A snapshot of Britain's relationship with race and racism in recent history, THE LOUDER I WILL SING is the story of Lee Lawrence's fight for justice for his mother Cherry Groce, who was paralysed as a result of police shooting her in her home in front of her children - the catalyst to the 1985 Brixton riots.

Product details

• Authors: Lee Lawrence
• Publisher: Sphere
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9780751581034
• ISBN: 978-0-7515-8103-4
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 196 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Police & security services, Relating to Black British people, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, c 1980 to c 1989, Black & Asian Studies, Police and security services