The Mangrove Nine: Struggle for Justice in Notting Hill
The Mangrove Nine were nine individuals arrested in 1970 for incitement to riot during a peaceful protest outside the Mangrove restaurant in Notting Hill, London. Despite facing initial charges and a controversial trial, the case marked a significant moment in the fight for Civil Rights in Britain and led to the first judicial acknowledgment of racial hatred within the Metropolitan Police. The story of the Mangrove Nine is part of the larger narrative of black resistance and excellence depicted in the "Small Axe" series by director Steve McQueen.
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The Mangrove Nine: What happened? - Many Windrush migrants called Notting Hill, in London, home between 1949-1971. - In 1968 Frank Crichlow, a Trinidadian, opened a restaurant called the Mangrove. It served spicy West Indian food and was an instant success. - Jimi Hendrix, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley all dined at the Mangrove. It became a hub for the black community. - Over the next year or two the Mangrove was repeatedly raided by the police and had its night caf license revoked. No evidence of criminal activity was ever found. Frank and his customers were law abiding citizens. - The Black Panther movement came to Frank s aid. On August 9th 1970 a crowd gathered outside the Mangrove. A peaceful protest ended with 24 police officers injured and 19 arrests. Watch this trailer for Mangrove to get a flavour of the protest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHFLv3k2Eww
The Mangrove Nine Trial: On August 9th 1970 a crowd gathered outside the Mangrove. A peaceful protest ended with 24 police officers injured and 19 arrests. Nine individuals, including Frank Crichlow, Darcus Howe and Altheia Jones Le Cointe, were arrested for incitement to riot. At first the charges were dismissed through lack of evidence and because police reports were contradictory. But the protesters had allegedly been heard shouting Kill the Pigs . The charges were reinstated as prosecutors said these words were evidence of violence. They were all rearrested. Darcus and Altheia took the bold decision to defend themselves in court. This meant they could speak directly to the jury. The prospect of black people defending themselves in court increased media attention. All defendants were cleared of the main charges to incite a riot. Four received suspended sentences for lesser offences. The case made legal history as it delivered the first judicial acknowledgment of racial hatred in the Metropolitan Police. The case also marked a major milestone in the fight for Civil Rights in Great Britain. - - - Darcus Howe, Altheia Jones Le Cointe and Frank Crichlow - - - - - Watch the director and actors of Mangrove discuss the Mangrove Nine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_jqkYtfGQ8&t=205s
An in depth BBC article about the Mangrove Nine can be found here. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/extra/jGD9WJrVXf/the- mangrove-nine-black-lives-matter Mangrove can be found now on BBC Iplayer. The two hour episode tells the story of the Mangrove Nine. It does contain some offensive language. Mangrove is part of a larger series by director Steve Mcqueen. The series tells many stories of black resistance/excellence. The series is called Small Axe. All episodes are available on Iplayer and all episodes are rated 15.
