You’re invited to An Evening With… Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE
Join us for our upcoming ‘An Evening With…’ public lecture as we get ready to welcome campaigner and social justice advocate Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE on Tuesday 3rd October 2023, where she will speak passionately about ‘A Legacy of Hope and Change’.
You can watch the lecture either:
Baroness Doreen Lawrence has spent her life tirelessly campaigning to create an equal and fair society after rising to prominence following the murder of her son Stephen in a racist attack in London in 1993.
Through her campaign work, Baroness Lawrence has advocated for many causes close to her heart including reforms to the police service and tackling societal and institutional racism. She has inspired millions to help in the fight against racial inequality in the UK.
Following 22 years as the Founding Director and President of the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, Baroness Lawrence stepped down to establish the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation in January 2020 which is the only charity that bears his name.
Baroness Lawrence was appointed to the Order of the British Empire for services to community relations in 2003 and was made a life peer in the House of Lords in 2013.
This year marks the 30th anniversary since Stephen’s senseless killing and this event will honour Stephen’s legacy while hearing from Baroness Lawrence about the events which have shaped her life and career.
A Q&A session hosted by the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Rebecca Bunting, will follow the lecture. This talk is sure to be an insightful and thought-provoking look into the current state of equality in the UK and what we can do to better our society, so sign up today so you don’t miss out.
Please also join us after the lecture for drinks and light refreshments with Baroness Lawrence.
When: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Time: 18:00
Where: G101 Luton Campus or watch via an online livestream
Agenda:
17.30 - Arrival, tea, and coffee in the area adjacent to G101 entrance, Luton campus
18.00 - Lecture commences
19.00 – Join Baroness Lawrence for drinks and light refreshments
How can I attend?
The event is free to attend, and you can sign up on Eventbrite at the links above. If you choose to join via the online livestream, a link to join the event will be sent to you nearer the date. *The event is free to attend and open to the public. Attendees can join either in-person or virtually.*
Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE – ‘A Legacy of Hope and Change’
This talk, titled ‘A Legacy of Hope and Change’, will explore Baroness Lawrence’s extraordinary life and career, including her tireless campaign work to create a better and fairer society both in Britain and around the world. It will examine what we each can do to become part of the necessary change.
Baroness Lawrence came to prominence following the murder of her son Stephen in a racist attack in London in 1993. Since then, she had dedicated her career to campaigning for and to provide a ‘legacy of hope’ for young people, in particular boys of colour and disadvantaged communities with educational opportunities, community cohesion, and career advancement.
Being appointed an OBE for services to community relations in 2003, and elevation to The House of Lords as a Life Peer are some of her notable achievements.
Following 22 years as the Founding Director and President of the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, Baroness Lawrence stepped down to establish the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation in January 2020 which is the only charity that bears his name.
This year marks the 30th anniversary since Stephen’s death and this event will honour his legacy and give Baroness Lawrence the opportunity to share her personal story.