So in July 1996, he launched Operation Black Vote (OBV) outside the House of Commons. In other words, “the Black vote could make the difference,” says Woolley. The number of Black and minority ethnic MPs has increased to 65. My job now is to make sure that those ‘unpolished gems’ have a clear path.”Woolley in Brixton working with Operation Black Vote in 2005. “For me, Operation Black Vote has to redouble its efforts to nurture Black and brown leaders that have a sense of integrity.

Source: The Guardian July 15, 2021 04:52 UTC