Cultural References
- Linton Kwesi Johnson's poem "Di Great Insoreckshan" was written in response to the Brixton riots.
- Eddy Grant' 1982 song "Electric Avenue" refers to the Brixton riot, although there was actually little rioting in Electric Avenue itself.
- Alex Wheatle's novel East of Acre Lane is set in 1981 Brixton and portrays the dissatisfaction felt by the black community that would eventually lead to the Brixton Riot.
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