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Mother of murdered teenager to be honoured for anti-racism charity work

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The mother of murdered teenager Anthony Walker who founded a charity in her son’s name to combat racism will be made an MBE by the Princess Royal.

Dr Gee Walker has devoted in 2005, and she will be recognised for services to diversity and racial injustice.

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