Greenwich Uni to host celebration for Stephen Lawrence's birthday

Tomorrow (September 12) marks what would have been the 50th birthday of Stephen Lawrence, after his life was tragically cut short when he was killed aged 18 in Eltham.

Stephen was stabbed on April 22 1993 by a group of up to six racist attackers on Well Hall Road whilst running to catch a bus with his friend, Duwayne Brooks.

31 years after his death, the University of Greenwich is set to host an event celebrating the impact that Lawrence from south east London had, along with the launch of the university’s new Global Majority Alumni Community (GMAC).

The GMAC seeks to amplify diverse voices within the university community, which the university hopes will help to “inspire” current students and promote “meaningful change”.

The event will feature a series of events ranging from the opening of two brand new exhibitions to appearances from guest speakers, as the university “calls its community to remember” Stephen and the ongoing work to “create positive change”.

Joining the event is guest speaker and honorary graduate Michelle Gayle - Co-Founder of The World Reimagined.

The event will also feature two exhibitions in partnership with the Black Heroes Foundation and Culture&, along with the premiere of 'Our Kind from the North and the South of the M1 River', an autobiographical animation about Professor Louise Owusu-Kwarteng.

It will also talk about the new Stephen Lawrence Scholarship, created in memory of the youth who aspired to be an architect, continuing his legacy in architecture.

There will also be a DJ set from alumnus Divine Egbue, also known as Casper Dot, a London-based DJ and music curator.

Mary Davies, Associate Director, Alumni and Fundraising at the University of Greenwich, said: “In remembering Stephen, we're not just looking back, we're looking forward.

“GMAC represents our commitment to fostering an inclusive community where every voice is valued, and every individual can thrive.”