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The Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963 arose from the refusal of the Bristol Omnibus Company to employ Black or Asian bus crews in the city of Bristol, England.In line with many other British cities at the time, there was widespread racial discrimination in housing and employment against so-called "Coloureds".
His portrait was painted on a mural in St Pauls, Bristol, as part of an exhibition named Seven Saints of St Paul's, commemorating the Bristol Bus Boycott. [16] [15] As well as receiving an MBE, the Jamaican High Commissioner recognized him for his community service and in 1993 he received Royal Maundy Money from the Queen at Bristol Cathedral. [17]
In 1963 Stephenson established that the bus company was indeed operating a colour bar and inspired by the example of Rosa Parks' refusal to move off a "whites only" bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, leading to the Montgomery bus boycott, a Bristol Bus Boycott was organised. [10] [11]
Mr Stephenson helped to rally thousands of people for a boycott in 1963 against the Bristol Omnibus Company.
He was part of the successful Bristol Bus Boycott campaign in the 1960s. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail ...
Mr Stephenson helped to rally thousands of people for a 60-day boycott in Bristol in 1963 against the Bristol Omnibus Company’s refusal to hire black or Asian drivers.
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In Bristol, where Benn first served as a member of parliament, a number of tributes exist in his honour. A bust of him was unveiled in Bristol's City Hall in 2005. [ 190 ] [ 191 ] In 2012 Transport House on Victoria Street, headquarters of Unite the Union 's regional office, was officially renamed Tony Benn House and opened by Benn himself. [ 192 ]