Bristol, a city renowned for its history of activism and social justice, is gearing up to celebrate a pivotal moment in its past while looking towards a brighter future. Exactly 60 years ago, a courageous group of Bristol residents sparked a nationwide movement with the start of the Bristol bus boycott, protesting racial segregation on public transportation. This anniversary marks the launch of a new campaign, inspired by the city's rich history of fighting for equality, with a bold vision to make Bristol the UK's capital of civil rights. The programme of events, announced today, promises to be a powerful call to action, inviting citizens to come together and shape a manifesto for change that will inspire a new era of social progress in the city.
Programme of events announced on anniversary of Bristol bus boycott aimed at inspiring societal manifesto for cityBristol has long been a city of activists prepared to work for change, from followers of John Wesley in the 18th century to the 21st-century citizens who toppled the statue of slave trader Edward Colston.On Wednesday, a new campaign was launched – on the anniversary of the start of the groundbreaking 1963 Bristol bus boycott – aimed at making the city the UK’s capital of civil rights. Continue reading...
