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#OneCaseAtATime. Facilitating legal funding and representation in cases of injustice for Black people in the UK.

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Joined June 2020
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"We have always meant something, we have always mattered." ~ @JohnBoyega There should be no barriers on accessing justice. Enough is enough. #OneCaseAtATime Support OCAAT's mission here: bit.ly/ocaatfund
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Today marks the 4th Anniversary of #grenfelltower fire. We remember all those who died, those who were injured and those who got out safely but still carry the emotional trauma from that night. We should also pay tribute too, to the emergency services who responded so bravely 🙏🏿
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The result is that communities are coming together in solidarity to strive for a fairer and just world
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George Floyd changed the world. Up until a year ago, the words “systemic racism,” and the reality they represent were toxic to many who had never experienced it. However, the systemic racism that used to be so hard to see, or to name, is now[more] visible every day..
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WAIT! It’s been ME spending MY money?
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We are proud to be working with Clifford Chance (CC), providing our initiative with financial support & pro bono advice as we incorporate into a charity from company limited by guarantee status. We have also been supported pro bono by Bank of America through CC's client network.
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Trustees of the charity will be involved in raising funds and grants, before then deciding how the funds are used and reporting back to grantees. OCAAT trustees will also match members of the public who need free legal advice with practitioners who are providing pro bono work.
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We will keep you update about further developments in due course. If you would like to support, please follow @ocaatfund on social media and donate to the gofundme page below: uk.gofundme.com/f/legal-fund…
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How can lawyers contribute to the movement for racial justice? In this podcast we spoke with @UrbnLawyer of @DoughtyStreet about his journey to the Bar, his amazing social mobility work with @Urban_Lawyers and the launch of @OcaatFund. Listen here: bit.ly/3qXLhXg
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Dr Tunde Okewale MBE’s (@UrbnLawyer) network ‘One Case At A Time’ (@OcaatFund) shortlisted at the @ChambersGuides Europe Awards 2021! Read more here: doughtystreet.co.uk/news/dr-…
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Looking forward to speaking at this event. Legal minds from the UK/USA consider the use of rap/drill lyrics within the court room. @gardencourtlaw @HamasakiLaw @AndreaDennisEsq @ErikNielson gardencourtchambers.co.uk/ev…
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Black Lawyers Matter scheme @law_uom see the link 👇 successful applicants receive a annual cash bursary of £3,000. @lemnsissay Law Bursary aims to widen access to higher education to black males by removing barriers to Law School undergraduate courses socialsciences.manchester.ac…
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“Amongst other professions, my book "OUTSTANDING" features the main character dressed as a judge. This was inspired by the legal team and the work being done by @ocaatfund”- Jessica Dunrod The Book goes on sale January 22nd !!!
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Join us for an interactive online event discussing the importance of Pro Bono and the personal journeys of our highly successful panellists @Urban_Lawyers x @inhouseprobono Please RT & Share eventbrite.co.uk/e/through-t…
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Join us for an interactive online event discussing the importance of Pro Bono and the personal journeys of our highly successful panellists @Urban_Lawyers x @inhouseprobono eventbrite.co.uk/e/through-t…
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We are delighted to have been joined by @IStephanieBoyc1 and @UrbnLawyer to mark our final week of initiatives commemorating @BhmUK Thanks to all who have taken part. Lastly, here are some significant black historical figures we'd like to share with you: bit.ly/2HNn70i
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To celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, Dr Tunde Okewale MBE (@UrbnLawyer) and Alexandra Wilson (@EssexBarrister) shared their experiences of #RacialDiscrimination and racial attitudes during their careers with @StewartsLawLLP. Read more... stewartslaw.com/news/black-h…

Black History Month 2020 – A conversation about race with Dr Tunde Okewale MBE and Alexandra Wilson

Dr Tunde Okewale MBE and Alexandra Wilson talk about their experiences of racial discrimination and racial attitudes during their careers

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Goodman Ray, celebrates Black History Month with Dr Tunde Okewale MBE #BlackHistoryMonthUK #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2020
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In our final post for #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate the 597 Black and Mixed Black practising Barristers in England & Wales (June 2020). We are here because the pioneers took the brave steps, we will continue to push for true representation in this profession. #IAmTheBar 1/2
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We are One Case At A Time @OcaatFund An independent, apolitical, non-profit organisation. Our mission is to facilitate access to justice, funding and legal representation for disenfranchised minorities, with a focus on Black people (forming part of the Black African diaspora).
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We are currently working on some quantitative and qualitative research with @BankofAmerica into the experiences of individual groups in the context of this subject! We can’t wait to share the progress we make and we look forward to sharing it with you all.
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If you would like to support, please follow OCAAT on social media and donate to the gofundme page. uk.gofundme.com/f/legal-fund…
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