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Bristol Loses Race Relations Champion Judah Adunbi
15 Feb
Summary
- Judah Adunbi, a key race relations advocate, has passed away.
- He was a founding member of a police-community group in Bristol.
- Adunbi was Tasered by police in 2017, an incident explored in a film.
Tributes are being paid to Judah Adunbi, a significant figure in Bristol's race relations advocacy, who has died at approximately 70 years old. Known affectionately as 'Ras', Mr. Adunbi passed away on Friday, reportedly following a brief illness. He was celebrated as a 'pillar of Bristol's conscience' for his decades of dedicated campaigning and community work.
Mr. Adunbi was instrumental in establishing an independent group aimed at improving relations between the police and the city's Afro-Caribbean community. His commitment extended to founding the St Pauls Sports Academy and mentoring numerous individuals across Bristol, embodying a spirit of service and resilience.
A notable incident from 2017 involved Mr. Adunbi being Tasered by Avon and Somerset Police officers outside his home, an event that led to his arrest, though charges were later dropped. This experience, alongside broader issues of race relations in Bristol, was explored in his 2023 documentary, 'I Am Judah.' He had previously won a wrongful arrest case against the force in 2009.
His courage and tenacity have been widely acknowledged, with many crediting him for their own advancements. Beyond his activism, Mr. Adunbi was also remembered as a father, grandfather, and a cricket enthusiast. His legacy is one of unwavering dedication to race equality and justice in Bristol.
