This year will mark the 40th anniversary of the New Cross Fire, which occurred during a birthday party at 439 New Cross Road for Yvonne Ruddick and Angela Jackson.
The blaze killed 13 young black people aged between 14 and 22. The response from the police at the time sparked frustration and anger within the community, which resulted in a flurry of political activity, including the march the “Black People’s Day of Action”.
The Guardian is keen to speak to survivors or descendants of survivors of the blaze. We’d also like to hear from people who attended the “Black People’s Day of Action” or who were involved in the campaign that followed, as well as those who took part in the inquest and appeal.
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