Bradford 12: The Asian youth who took on the racists, part 1
Tariq Mehmood endured violent racism as an immigrant teen in 1970s Britain. He found shelter and wisdom in a library, sparking an entire movement to resist racist attacks.
As a Pakistani immigrant teenager in 1970s Britain, Tariq Mehmood endured homelessness and years of violent racism. He found shelter and wisdom in a library, and the strength to stand up to the racists. He co-founded the Asian Youth Movement, and their slogan 鈥渟elf-defence is no offence,鈥� would galvanise an entire generation. But it鈥檚 a rationale that would see Tariq in court 鈥� facing life in prison 鈥� in the groundbreaking case of the Bradford 12.
Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producers: Maryam Maruf and Lina Chang
Editor: Munazza Khan
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