The Mangrove Nine | Notting Hill Carnival 60

In 1971, nine Black activists from Notting Hill were tried at the Old Bailey. They were accused of inciting a riot after police raided the Mangrove restaurant on All Saints Road for the ninth time. All nine were acquitted – and the judge was forced to acknowledge racial prejudice in the Metropolitan Police for the first time.

Jamila Bolton-Gordon is the daughter of one of the Nine. She grew up with this history in her bones, and she will share what it was like – the personal stories behind one of the most important moments in Black British civil rights history.

Joining her is Dr Claire Holder OBE, barrister and former Chief Executive of Notting Hill Carnival from 1989 to 2002. She will speak to the legal significance of the verdict – how a single ruling against the Met opened the door to decades of civil rights challenges, and where that legacy stands today.

A third guest will be announced in the coming weeks.

An evening of testimony, conversation and living history.

Part of Carnival 60, a six-month heritage programme marking the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival. Produced by More Curricular CIC & Notting Hill Walks. All attendees including children require a ticket.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to pass your ticket to someone else.

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