Magazine tribute to ‘towering’ rights activist

BRISTOL civil rights leader Paul Stephenson, who helped lead the Bristol Bus Boycott and challenged the racist policies of businesses and authorities in the city for decades, has been described as “the quiet revolutionary” as he is given the honour of being the cover image of this year’s Black History Month magazine.

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The Bristol activist and mentor died in November last year and a memorial service at Bristol Cathedral in January this year was packed with people from across Bristol and the UK.

This year’s Black History Month began last week and continues throughout October, with a series of events across Bristol.