on 25-01-2024 05:18 PM
Death of a hard working brave actoivist
Racism activist Stephen Higgins dies after health battle
Published 6 days ago
Stephen Higgins previously said he wanted to see more conversations about "how we eradicate racism from society"By Lewis AdamsBBC News, SuffolkAn inspiring community activist who ran racism awareness sessions in schools has died aged 47.
Stephen Higgins was the chairman of not-for-profit group Bury St Edmunds for Black Lives (BSE4BL) in Suffolk.
He previously told the BBC the group's work was encouraging school pupils to have "difficult conversations" with others.
"We remember him as a powerful activist," BSE4BL founder Evelyn Polk said.
Leading tributes, Ms Polk added the group was "devastated and deeply saddened" by Mr Higgins' death following "personal health battles".
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-68019622
Sad news and a blow for those who fight the evils of racism.
on 25-01-2024 05:54 PM
He spent 25 years in prison for campaigning for Taiwan’s independence and democratization. After his release, he led protests to oust one its presidents.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/23/world/asia/shih-ming-teh-dead.html
A true fighter. He was at it for years.
25-01-2024 06:50 PM - edited 25-01-2024 06:51 PM
Perhaps this is the Activists’ deaths in 2024 thread…? Or are you planning on mentioning Tony Gardiner and Elke Erb?
My heart is too emotionally exhausted to do justice to these notables at present.