The horrific video footage of black man George Floyd’s death at the hands of a white police officer in the US sent shockwaves around the world.
Among those who felt them was Imarn Ayton – a drama teacher from Peckham, South-East London, who added her voice to the call for an end to institutionalised racism.
The 30-year-old unexpectedly found herself spearheading rallies in the capital as part of global protests over the father-of-five’s murder.
And she was catapulted to fame after pop icon Madonna, 62, and Star Wars actor John Boyega, 29, gave her their support at gatherings.
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