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Charity established by Anthony’s family after his tragic death in a racist attack in 2005. Education & support services to tackle racism, hate & discrimination

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Anthony Walker Foundation
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At the Foundation, we celebrate Anthony Walker in all we do. In 1/3 videos being posted this week to commemorate Anthony's life, you can hear Dr Gee Walker and sister Dominique candidly speak about their son and brother. Anthony Walker, the best of us❤️
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Anthony Walker - 21 February 1987 – 30 July 2005 - RIP 💔 #Anthony
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The Anthony Walker Foundation has become aware of an excerpt from a James English podcast featuring Joey Barton, wherein he refers to the murder of Anthony Walker by his brother Michael.
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Happy 34th Birthday, Anthony - Your legacy lives on and continues to help those in need 🙏🏾
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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17 years ago today, Anthony's life was stolen from him in a racially motivated attack. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr Gee Walker and her family. The AWF will continue to honour his memory by challenging racial prejudice and discrimination that exists today. RIEP Anthony
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Today we celebrate the vibrant life and legacy of a beautiful, caring and much-loved son, brother and uncle, Anthony Walker. Anthony would have been 36 today. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with Dr Gee Walker MBE and all the family.
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Today... would have been Anthony's 37th birthday. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gee and Anthony's family.
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Today marks the 15th anniversary of the racially motivated murder of Anthony Walker. The work of the Foundation continues to create a positive lasting legacy in his name. We must not let hate have the last word. RIP
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Today marks the 16th year since Anthony was cruelly taken. Our thoughts are with his family & friends as they continue to grieve his loss. Today is a stark reminder to all of us that we must continue to do better & that racism & hate must never be allowed to win. RIEP Anthony ❤️
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Michael Barton did not lose 17 years of his life, the only life lost that day was Anthony’s and not for 17 years, but forever.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Ava White. Another young person whose potential, ambition, hopes and dreams will never be realised because of senseless, violent crime. Rest In Peace ❤️
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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We consider his description of Anthony’s murder as factually incorrect, lacking in any sensitivity given the serious nature of the incident, in which Anthony Walker tragically lost his life to a violent racially motivated attack by Mr Barton’s brother and his cousin Paul Taylor.
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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This year is the eighteenth anniversary of Anthony's murder, so we express our hope that Mr Barton will reflect on the impact of his words and the profound significance of the actions of his brother as he walks the street a free man.
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This young man should be celebrating his 31st birthday with family today... #AnthonyWalker #RIP #stopthehate #GBNF
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Our charity will continue to tackle racism, hate crime and discrimination by providing educational opportunities and victim support services and by promoting equity and inclusion for all.
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It saddens us that someone with his reach and status would seem to trivialize the incident that led to such an outcome and heap further pain and suffering upon the family and friends of Anthony.
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Heartbreaking to hear of the passing of Tony Morris. Tony has been a huge advocate of AWF for a number of years and was a great support to our team. His family, friends and colleagues are in our thoughts at this sad time. RIP ❤️ @GranadaReports
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The Anthony Walker Foundation will continue to strive for a more inclusive world where such an incident never reoccurs.
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Not just as an Anti-Racism organisation, or a charity that supports victims of Hate Crime, but as decent human beings, we stand with Dianne Abbott. Be strong Dianne, in the face of adversity, hate, racism and misogyny. There are many people by your side.   To Rishi Sunak, Mel
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Today marks Anthony Walker's 35th birthday. Our thoughts are with his family and friends as they continue to grieve the loss of Anthony🙏🏿Today is a stark reminder that we must all be actively anti-racist and challenge hate in all forms
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Thought for the day
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'murdered because of the colour of his skin' 14 years ago today the life of 18 years old Anthony Walker was senselessly taken in a brutal racist attack. Our thoughts are with Gee Walker and her family today... #RIPAnthony #noplaceforhate
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The missed family moments 💔 #Anthony - TONIGHT - 8:30PM - BBC One
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Our thoughts are with all those impacted by events which have happened in Liverpool today. Please let’s use this as an opportunity to unite and stand strong, rather than be a conduit for hate.
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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For those of you that don’t know, there already is a museum dedicated to looking at black history and slavery. It’s in Liverpool (not London) & you can find them 👉🏽 @SlaveryMuseum
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Happy Heavenly Birthday Stephen ❤️
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Tonight will stir up a lot of emotions for a lot of people. If you want to access any support, visit our website:
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And we’re live with this years #BlackHistoryMonth campaign featuring positive role models. Thanks to @J_Gomez97 and @CalvertLewin14 for the support. @openmediauk
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Open Media
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Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth , and we are thrilled to announce the launch of our second #SeeMeNow campaign with @awf_liverpool . Heading up the 2021 campaign are @J_Gomez97 and @CalvertLewin14 🔴🔵 - click here for more info
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Today we honour the beautiful life and legacy of Stephen Lawrence and highlight how 30 years ago, his bright future was cruelly stolen due to senseless race hate. He was a much-loved son, brother and friend who had dreams of becoming an architect that were sadly never realised.
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Congratulations to Dr Gee Walker, our patron & founder, on being awarded an MBE by the Princess Royal at the Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony for services to diversity and racial injustice. Dr Gee Walker MBE "My son's legacy is forgiveness, he was always a man of love,
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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20 years today. Rest In Power, Damilola 🙏🏾
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A beautiful tribute to an absolute gentleman. Forever in our hearts, Tony Morris ❤️ @GranadaReports
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Remembering Stephen Lawrence on the 31st anniversary of his murder. (13 September 1974 – 22 April, 1993)  #StephenLawrenceDay The Anthony Walker Foundation stands alongside the Lawrence Family in seeking the truth, finding justice for Stephen and to honour his life. We continue
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Gee, we are so incredibly proud of you ❤️ @PrideOfBritain #PrideOfBritain
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Pride of Britain
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Gee, you are a true inspiration to us all. 💜 #prideofbritain #celebratingheroes
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay . Gee and Dominique are just two of the amazing women we have supporting the Foundation. Through such tragedy they show courage and compassion. #IWD2021
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Thank you for all of your messages. What a heartbreakingly brilliant production #Anthony was. Thanks Jimmy, Colin, the cast, crew and all at @LAProductionsUK @BBCOne @BBCOneDrama To find out more about our work visit
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Anthony Walker, 18 years old, a young man with his whole life ahead of him taken away far too soon. Today marks the 13th anniversary. Thoughts are with the Walker family. #StopTheHate #RIPAnthony
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Justice ✊🏾 Rest In Peace, George Floyd!
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Saddened to see yet another hate crime here in Liverpool. We must do better! If you have been the target or witness of #hatecrime you can report and access support via:
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Disgusted to see this piece of artwork defaced in Manchester. Thankfully the artist has managed to restore it. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues and communities in the city who are trying to make it a safer, stronger and thriving place to live. #HateHasNoPlace
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I’m case you missed it, #Anthony is available to watch now on @BBCiPlayer
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‘Anthony’ will air on BBC One on Monday 27th July @ 8:30PM.
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Congratulations to John Williams, our Chief Operating Officer, for receiving his Queen’s Policing Medal (QPM) this morning. John Williams was the first Black officer to rise to the rank of DCI in Merseyside Police. We are all incredibly proud of his outstanding achievements.
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Donations make the difference. No matter how big or small we appreciate your support, donations and fundraising efforts. To donate/see how people are raising funds for us, head over to our @JustGiving page:
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Keeping Michael in our thoughts today. Love to Marie, Mike and the Causer family. RIP ❤️ @MichaelCauserFn
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Congratulations to Dr Gee Walker, our patron and founder, on receiving the award of an MBE. This recognition is greatly received and appreciated by all at the Anthony Walker Foundation
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Dear @Twitter @Facebook @instagram @tiktok_us please do better! You are failing in your duty of care to your users who are chronically targeted with, and witnessing, vile abuse on a daily basis.
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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We are saddened to witness the needless violence that continues to hunt our city. Just two days ago, Ashley Dale lost her life to gun violence. Tragically, this morning a 9-year-old girl suffered the same fate. Our deepest sympathies to the families of these innocent victims.
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Ahead of #Spar4Anthony featuring @KSI and @ishowspeedsui we want to take a moment to remember Anthony Walker, the heart and soul of the Anthony Walker Foundation (AWF)
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Today is the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Today we are thinking of all those who have faced, and continue to face, racial injustice.
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We’ve been working with @Everton . Ahead of tonight’s drama, our very own @BenOsu spoke with former Blues striker Victor Anichebe about his experiencess of racism.
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🎧 | Ahead of BBC One drama 'Anthony' airing tonight, former #EFC and @NGSuperEagles striker Victor Anichebe and Ben Osu of @awf_liverpool recorded a poignant and special edition of the Official Everton Podcast... 🔵
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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Nice to see ‘Anthony’, the BBC One drama written and produced by Liverpool-based LA Productions, has been nominated for a Royal Television Society Award this year.
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Nathan Miebai from Liverpool was the first recipient of the Anthony Walker Law Scholarship which launched in 2008. He is now a District Crown Prosecutor for @CPSUK
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We will continue to shine Anthony’s eternal light by tackling racism in all its forms whether it be in educating our young people in schools, through our consultancy work in businesses or our outreach community work across our city.
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Props to @ITV for their continued support for @Diversity_Tweet this weekend with this ad being placed in national news papers #BlackLivesMatter @BGT
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If there was ever any more proof needed that institutional and systemic racism is alive and well in today’s society, it’s the events we’ve witnessed in DC over the last couple of days. Can you smell the privilege?
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Anthony Walker Foundation
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of renowned Liverpool Black Historian Eric Scott Lynch who has died at the age of 89. A committed community activist, trade unionist, historian and race equality champion. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones.
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People really want to complain that a family of Black humans doesn’t represent them in the #SainsburysXmas ad (which is part of a wider campaign depicting families from across the country). Yet, don’t bat an eyelid about @AldiUK ’s Carrot or @Argos_Online ’s Alien families? ☕️🐸
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Huge thank you to @MayorLpool Joanne Anderson who featured in our latest video reflecting on the last year with regards to the fight against #racism and hate. 📺 WATCH:
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Our thoughts are with Mike and Marie Causer today, as well as Michael’s extended family and friends. No one should be attacked or lose their life for loving who they love and being who they are. Please show your support to @MichaelCauserFn #SpeakOutStopHate
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We can’t let what happened to #Anthony happen to another.
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Collectively we can make the world a better and safer place. If you’ve experienced race or faith based hate report it now via:
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Today is the inaugural Stephen Lawrence Day organised by his mum, brother and those at @sldayfdn ! Through Stephen’s legacy they hope to inspire a fairer and just society which engenders equality, diversity and inclusion for young people. #SLDay21 #ALegacyForChange
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Catch Gee and Dominique Walker on BBC Breakfast from 8:30am talking all things @PrideOfBritain @dominiquevwalk
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Joanne Anderson makes history as Liverpool’s first Black and female elected Mayor! Congratulations @Joanne4Mayor 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Honoured to be elected as your Mayor of Liverpool. Thank you for putting your faith in me. Today, WE made history ✊🏾🌹
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We strive to make our communities safer and anti-racist, in Anthony’s name. If you have been a victim of race hate, please get in touch via our “Speak Out Stop Hate” reporting tool or our new “Support After Hate” service both are accessible through our website.
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We are aware of a video being shared of a violent attack on a Black schoolgirl in Surrey. There have been five subsequent arrests for suspicion of racially aggravated grievous bodily harm. The footage is deeply distressing. Our immediate thoughts are with the girl and her family.
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#ANTHONY Now available on BBC iPlayer
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What a fantastic evening. Congratulations to all those who were nominated and won. Our founder and patron, Gee, won the Echo Achievement Award and we couldn’t be prouder #Proudofourpeople @echo_awards @LivEchonews
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Always a joy to have our Founder Dr Gee Walker pop in to see the team at AWF @LiverpoolCVS 🙏🏾❤️👑 Her strength inspires and uplifts so many 🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the 96 #jft96
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We celebrate his life and through the work we do in his name, ensure we create a positive, lasting legacy. Tackling Racism and Hate Crime and building safer, stronger, thriving places to live.
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“Our lives have always mattered... But there is work we need to do!” - Dominique Walker, our Vice Chair, speaking with @BBCBreakfast this morning @dominiquevwalk #BlackLivesMatter
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Remember: You are not alone. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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1 yr on since the murder of George Floyd. 1 yr on since the wake up call for the world. Our thoughts & prayers continue to be with his family & loved ones. A bitter-sweet year which will hopefully have a positive lasting legacy. We continue to fight the disease that is #racism
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We're launching a new, youth-led, race and faith-based hate crime reporting tool and campaign next week. There'll be some virtual awareness raising sessions happening for professionals and members of the community. Visit our website for more info:
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It wasn’t just #Anthony who was robbed of his life. #Anthony Monday 27th July 2020 8:30PM - BBC One
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We all have a collective responsibility and a shared endeavour to be actively anti-racist. Nice work @Tesco @MandSnews @coopuk @AldiUK @IcelandFoods @LidlGB @waitrose @asda @sainsburys 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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This year's @PrideOfBritain Awards will air on Thursday (4th Nov), 8pm on @ITV . We're so incredibly proud that our Founder and Patron, Dr Gee Walker has been awarded the Special Recognition award.
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AMAZING NEWS!!! Well done @RakieAyola 🙌🏾 #Anthony #BAFTAtV
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Huge congratulations to first-time winner @rakieayola , who picks up the Supporting Actress BAFTA for her role in Anthony, Jimmy McGovern’s harrowing tale of a teenage life cut short. 🏆🎭 #VirginMediaBAFTAs #BAFTATV
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Rest In Peace - Rise In Power ❤️ Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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After 9 years we say goodbye to our Partnerships Manager, @johnau59 . We would like to thank John for his service, commitment & dedication to the Foundation and the victims of hate crime. We wish John all the best as he goes to spend more time with family and friends.
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“I think this is an important story to tell, because there have been a lot of senseless murders since Anthony’s death. It’s important to remember that this is not a new thing.” - Rakie Ayola #ANTHONY 27th July, 8.30pm - BBC1
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The exhibition is on until the end of September @ Bold St Coffee, Liverpool. #AintNoTimeToHate
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Let us not forget their struggle #TransAwarenessWeek
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A message from Anthony's nephews ahead of #Spar4Anthony featuring @KSI & @ishowspeedsui 🥊
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What a positive event this afternoon with @lpoolcouncil to launch the city’s strategic #HateCrime Strategy. So good to see so many of our partners and hear about the good work being done. All over Zoom of course.
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Fantastic to be celebrating our current Black trailblazers and inspiring the next generation of Black trailblazers this #BlackHistoryMonth #SeeMeNowBHM @openmediauk @Everton
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There’s still time to apply! We’re looking for a Programme Manager to support the delivery of our work
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It’s #StephenLawrenceDay . A day which marks an anniversary of pain for his family and friends. Because of Stephen & the help of his family, the Walkers were able to fight for justice for Anthony. Bless you Stephen. Love always to Doreen, Neville & family @S_LawrenceTrust
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