Folosim cookie-uri pentru a îmbunătăți experiența pe site. Pentru detalii, citește Politica de confidențialitate.

Barack Obama pays tribute to Manchester cotton workers and cites them as an inspiration

16.10.2026 19:47 | The Guardian World

Speaking at live UK event, former US president expresses hope rooted in the past and discusses the modern challenges to democracyBarack Obama cited the “wonderful” story of how Manchester cotton workers stood in solidarity with enslaved African Americans as an inspiration for our times in a live appearance in the city.Tens of thousands of people packed Co-op Live in the city on Thursday for An Evening With Barack Obama, where the former US president was interviewed by the writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch. Continue reading...

🔗 Citește articolul complet pe The Guardian World