Reclaimed & Rewritten

5. The New Cross Fire

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In this episode, Clarkisha explores the impact and effects of the New Cross Fire, which killed 13 young black people at a party in south-east London in 1981. Through talking to one of the survivors, Wayne Haynes, and community activist Tony Warner, we learn about the fire, the lack of interest from the authorities, and the first Black People’s Day of Action in the UK. Written and Produced by Aiwan Obinyan  Production and Sound Design by AiAi Studios Production Assistant - Adedamola Bajomo Executive Producers at gal-dem - Moya Lothian McLean & Suyin Haynes Creative Producers at gal-dem - Bijal Shah & Mariel Richards Graphics - Karis Pierre Hosted by Clarkisha Kent Guests: Wayne Haynes, Tony Warner  

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