Gary Williams

Gary Williams

activist Australia

Gary Williams is a Gumbaynggirr man and one of the original participants of the 1965 Freedom Ride in Australia, which aimed to highlight and combat racism faced by Aboriginal people. He played a crucial role in the trip by defying segregation laws and has since been an advocate for Indigenous rights, contributing to various legal services and currently heading the Muurrbay Aboriginal language centre.

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Jamaica Jamaica: Gary Williams made a pledge to help children in state care in Jamaica 30 years ago. 9

Dr Sandra Lindsay Dr Patricia Smith David Shields Andrew Morris Lorna Hawthorne Marcia Skyers James Maurice Russell Allison Russell
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Williams to build on COJO’s 30-year mission of aiding Jamaica’s young state wards | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Gary Williams is the founder and chairman of COJO, celebrating the organization's milestone. 9

Marcia Skyers James Lorna Hawthorne David Shields Andrew Morris Dr Patricia Smith Dr Sandra Lindsay Maurice Russell Allison Russell Audrey Marks
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: COJO celebrates 30 years of giving back to Jamaica’s children | News

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gary Williams was one of three Aboriginal people on the Freedom Ride and has been involved in campaigning for Aboriginal rights. 9

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The Guardian: Sixty years ago, 29 students took a bus ride that changed the way Australia thought about race | Indigenous Australians