Humans of XS Manchester

Dr Helen Pankhurst

In the eleventh episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to Dr Helen Pankhurst. Activist, author, granddaughter of Sylvia and great granddaughter of Moss Side born, founder of the Suffragettes, Emmeline Pankhurst.
Helen talks to Clint about growing up in Ethiopia, the pressure and responsibility that comes with her surname, working around the world as a human rights activist, her new book and why she thinks the spirit of Manchester was integral to the Suffragettes’ fight for equality.
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The Cottonopolis of culture, Manchester is home to amazing people with incredible stories which need to be shared.Hosted by Manc legend and XS Manchester's Clint Boon, Humans of XS Manchester celebrates the spirit of the city by telling the tales of Mancunians - whether born here or drawn here – who represent the city’s rich music heritage and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.