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‘Wonderful privilege’: Local activist picked for London Mayor’s new diversity commission

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 11 February 2021 at 12:33

Toyin Agbetu, founding member of Hackney’s review of place names, is one of 15 people appointed to carry out a similar task across the capital

Blood on his hands: Police investigate Robert Geffrye statue’s new paint job

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 20 October 2020 at 18:35

Campaigners applaud ‘transgressive, yet progressive act’ following Museum of the Home’s recent decision to retain slaver monument in face of widespread public opposition

‘Bring us the facts’: Activists call for stop and search reform as police seek to build trust

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 18 June 2020 at 20:22

Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident

The use of Section 60 orders is coming under heavy scrutiny, with Black people 40 times more likely to be stopped in England and Wales under the powers

Local charity praised for ‘good leadership’ after removing sign featuring name of Sir John Cass

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 12 June 2020 at 20:10

Slave trader’s name taken down from front of Sir John Cass Hall while Museum of the Home announces listening exercise on future of controversial Sir Robert Geffrye statue