Len Johnson was a Boxer, Socialist, Community Activist
Speaker: Deej Johnson
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Manchester born Len Johnson won the Australian version of the British Empire middleweight championship but was barred from fighting for championships at home because of the colour of his skin. He later became a prominent member of the local Communist Party and a social and political activist in Manchester’s Moss Side. A trade unionist and community leader, he attended the pivotal 5th Pan-African Conference in Manchester in 1945 and was co-founder of the New International Society, a campaigning platform for black activism. Len was a remarkable man; a fighter in every way.
Apologies, we're afraid that the talk has had to be postponed to a later date - watch this space.
Lockdown Exit Strategy – Possible Futures
The Coved-19 response under the Tory government has been characterised by utter incompetence, shambolic organisation and a lack of transparency. The result is the worst fatality rate in Europe and possibly the world. Yet somehow we have to move forward. Lockdown isn’t good for anybody in the long term; physiologically, psychologically or economically. Yet for millions of people a lack of faith in the government to deliver a long term of any description has left them with no clear alternative but to sustain the status quo. There is no end in sight yet for the pandemic, but lockdown can’t go on forever.
So, given the limitations of this government, how do we move forward out of lockdown?
- What will the future look like in the short, medium and long term?
- What viable strategies might work?
- What strategies are likely to pose unacceptable risks?
- What are the implications for personal liberty as the lockdown continues?
Participants will asked to consider what POSITIVE steps forward might be taken by individuals and groups to improve all our lives in the age of pandemic.
To join the Zoom meeting get in touch with Chris.
Bolton Trades Council have held a silent vigil and a housing related debate on the previous 2 anniversaries of this preventable fire
On the 3rd Anniversary of the Grenfell Fire we are holding a zoom debate to discuss the progress made for the people seeking truth & Justice with Grenfell Campaigner Joe Delaney.
We then go on to debate the likely impact of removing the protection which the government put in place for those falling into rent arrears due to COVID 19
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Followed by discussion with Raytheon 9 activists Eamonn McCann and Colm Bryce
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Organised by Oldham Peace and Justice
