In her short life Morris made her mark in Britain, fighting for racial, gender and social equality in the late 1960s and throughout the following decade. Relations between the police and Britain’s black community were extremely tense as Morris grew up in the 1960s. With the plight of black women close to her heart, Morris travelled extensively. Since 2011 the Olive Morris memorial award has given bursaries to young black women. "We hope that by recognising and celebrating Olive Morris with a Google Doodle, we can inspire others to keep pushing forward for change."

Source: Daily Mirror June 25, 2020 23:01 UTC