Brixton Uprisings May Reoccur; My Mother’s Legacy is Hope

On September 28, 1985, police searching for Cherry Groce’s son mistakenly shot her during a raid, resulting in serious injuries and widespread riots in Brixton, fueled by existing tensions between the Black community and law enforcement. The incident, which left Groce paralyzed and led to her death in 2011, prompted calls for police accountability and sparked lasting community trauma, highlighted by her son Lee Groce’s advocacy and foundation work.

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