First Year
Stephen Lawrence Bursary
Bursary Applicants 2019/20: Charles Mendoza (45), Bahar Bozyigit (46), Ahmed Khan (47), Josephine Nyanteh (48) Esra Karakoc (49), Simran Maria Pires (50), Rova Taha (51), Korell Llaudes (52), Muhammed Abdul Mubin (53). 46
On the evening of 22 April 1993, Stephen Lawrence, a 19 year old from South East London was racially attacked and murdered because of the colour of his skin. Due to institutional racism it was only 18 years after his death that two subjects were charged with and imprisoned for his murder. Racially motivated attacks continue. This year, on 25 May, 2020 George Floyd, a 46 year old black American was killed by policemen. His last words were: I can’t breathe. Each year UEL awards the Stephen Lawrence Bursary to two first year BAME students to support them not only in their studies but also through mentoring. Previous and current recipients from higher years form the judging panel. This year’s recipients are Korell Llaudes and Charles Mendoza. Black lives matter; everyone deserves to breathe. 47
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