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Mukhtar Dar is an activist, artist, and archivist. He was a founding member of the Sheffield Asian Youth Movement and later joined the Birmingham Asian Youth Movement.
Benjamin Zephaniah was the living embodiment of the principles he championed—justice, equality, and humanity. His is a profound legacy for young people in our communities to emulate and follow, writes Mukhtar Dar, former member of the Birmingham Asian Youth Movement.
Mukhtar Dar, a former member of the Sheffield Asian Youth Movement and the Pakistani Workers Association, speaks to Tribune about the rich tradition of political activism in the British South Asian community – and why it’s time to reignite that fighting spirit.