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Doreen Lawrence, born on October 24, 1952 in Jamaica, is a politician. As of 2026, Doreen Lawrence is 73 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Greenwich. Awards on record include Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2003), honorary degree and honorary doctorate (2015).
My Take
Doreen Lawrence is, to me, one of the most morally commanding figures one can write about. Born in Jamaica, she turned the unimaginable grief of losing her son Stephen to a racist murder into a relentless campaign for police reform and a charitable trust in his name. That refusal to let pain curdle into mere bitterness, choosing instead to reshape institutions, is extraordinary. The Order of the British Empire and honorary doctorates only hint at what she actually accomplished. I admire her without reservation; she embodies how a single determined person can bend a country toward justice.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Doreen Lawrence
- Name (Japanese)
- ドリーン・ローレンス
- Reading
- どりーん・ろーれんす
- Born
- October 24, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Jamaica
- Occupation
- politician
2. Background
- University
- University of Greenwich
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- honorary degree
- 2015 honorary doctorate
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen%20Lawrence
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5297667
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Doreen Lawrence born?
Born October 24, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Doreen Lawrence from?
Doreen Lawrence is from Jamaica.
What does Doreen Lawrence do?
Doreen Lawrence works as politician.