Len Johnson
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Len Johnson was a British civil rights activist and boxer who became known for his efforts to combat racial discrimination in the UK during the 1950s. He notably challenged the colour bar in Manchester, advocating for equal treatment and opportunities for Black individuals in sports and society. Johnson's work laid the groundwork for future anti-racist campaigns in Britain.
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Len Johnson represented Black Britain at the congress and continued to organise against racism for decades after.
‘A sense of freedom’: 80 years on from the Pan-African Congress in Manchester | ColonialismThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-11-01
United Kingdom· 2025-11-01
Len Johnson was barred from fighting for a title due to a 'colour bar' rule but fought against it.
From racist bans to lion-tamer fighters: the wild history of Britain’s unsung Black boxing superstars | Television & radioThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-02-27
United Kingdom· 2025-02-27
Len Johnson challenged a Manchester colour bar in the 1950s as part of the fight against discrimination in the UK.
Malcolm X’s visit to West Midlands to be remembered in mural | Malcolm XThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-02-12
United Kingdom· 2025-02-12
