Locita Brandy Honored for Lifelong Activism

Ninety-one-year-old Locita Brandy, Manchester’s beloved activist pioneer, has been awarded a Medal of Honor by the University of Manchester for her lifelong fight for Black equality. Arriving from Nevis in 1956, she turned her passion for community into action—advocating for Black children’s education, founding a holiday club for kids in Moss Side, and championing identity and belonging. Her work echoes that of Nobel laureate W. Arthur Lewis, also connected to Manchester, whose legacy she now stands beside. Brandy’s personal archives now inspire future generations at the Race Centre, and she remains a tireless voice in Moss Side, urging young people to keep the fight for justice alive—because true victory means empowering future changemakers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/306efccc8a66ec73