London vigil honors Jason Arday as family mourns media-fueled scrutiny
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Thousands gathered at a Trafalgar Square vigil for Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, as his family said they are still coming to terms with his death and urged that his achievements not be eclipsed by accusations; speakers criticized media treatment and racist hostility, calling for accountability and a public inquiry into coverage, while authorities continue investigations into his death.
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