5.7 The Mangrove Restaurant Flashcards
(22 cards)
Who was Frank Critchlow?
A Trinidadian who opened the Mangrove Restaurant at 8 All Saints Road
Name three famous individuals who visited the Mangrove Restaurant.
- Muhammad Ali
- Marvin Gaye
- Bob Marley
What were the Mangrove 9 charged with?
Riot and Affray
What was a key argument made by the Mangrove 9 for a fair trial?
There had to be a black jury to be tried by their peers
What were the main issues the trial focused on?
- Police brutality
- Racism
What was revealed about the evidence presented in the trial?
It was shown to be exaggerated or false
What type of interest did the trial attract?
Huge national and international interest
What was significant about the lawyer involved in the trial?
He had suffered from Police Brutality or the Sus* law
What cultural initiative did Frank Critchlow sponsor?
The Mangrove Steel Band
What was the purpose of the Mangrove Steel Band?
To give young blacks a chance to learn skills and preserve black culture
What event did the British Black Panthers organize on 9 August 1970?
A march with 150 participants
What did the Sus* (Suspicion) Law allow police to do?
Stop, search, and arrest on suspicion of committing a crime
How many times did police raid the Mangrove claiming to look for drugs?
9 times between Jan 1969 and June 1970
Who monitored activities at the Mangrove and made several arrests?
The Police and Special branch
Who were some of the individuals arrested during the raids?
- Frank Critchlow
- Darcus Howe
- Atheia Jones-Le Cointe
- Barbara Beese
What did Rhodan Gordon and Rothwell Kentish do after their arrest?
They funded networks to support Black people
What was the outcome for the Mangrove 9 in the trial?
All 9 were acquitted of the most serious charges; some received suspended sentences
What did the judge admit regarding the police during the summation?
Racism on the part of the police
What happened after the judge’s admission of police racism?
The government asked him to retract his statement, which he refused
What was the significance of the trial for institutional racism?
It was a landmark victory that inspired many to organize and campaign against institutional racism
When was the Sus* law repealed?
In the 1980s
How do many Black people feel about police stops today?
They feel they are stopped needlessly by the Police
