For Black Britons, UK riots leave lasting scars

Ngozi Fulani, CEO and founder of Sistah Space, poses for a portrait at their shop in London, Britain, August 15, 2024. Sistah Space is a London-based charity that focuses on supporting Black British, African and Caribbean victims of domestic violence. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

LONDON (Reuters) - "Please do not go out until this blows over," Sarah Akinterinwa, messaged a friend on August 7.

"I'm going into town tomorrow. Should be okay," came the response.