Bristol launches summer of activist events to become UK civil rights capital
Bristol has launched a summer-long series of activist events aimed at establishing the city as the UK's civil rights capital, marking the anniversary of the 1963 bus boycott. Organized by the think-and-do tank CuriosityUnLtd, the program includes public art, performances, and discussions highlighting Bristol's history of social activism. The initiative seeks to develop a civil rights manifesto by summer's end that could serve as a model for other cities.
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A mural commemorating the 1963 Bristol bus boycott, which overturned a firm’s ban on hiring Black and Asian people. Photograph: Olumedia/The GuardianView image in fullscreenA mural commemorating the 1963 Bristol bus boycott, which overturned a firm’s ban on hiring Black and Asian people. Photograph: Olumedia/The GuardianBristolBristol launches summer of activist events to become UK civil rights capitalProgramme of events announced on anniversary of Bristol bus boycott aimed at inspiring societal manifesto for citySteven MorrisWed 29 Apr 2026 03.40 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Apr 2026 03.42 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBristol 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…
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