Paul H. Williams - Gleaner Writer

Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, addresses the audience at the New Park Road Baptist Church in south London on Sunday, September 6, when she attended a service of remembrance, justice and repair.
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Grange backs reparations call at London church service

On Sunday, September 6, New Park Road Baptist Church in London hosted a service titled ‘Carry Wi Story Lest We Forget’, a service of remembrance, justice and repair. This report is based on a viewing of the church’s online broadcast of the service and information published by the organisers.

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