John Wojcik pays tribute to a black US activist who spent six decades at the forefront of struggles for voting rights, economic justice and peace – reshaping US politics and inspiring movements worldwide
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Red salute for Comrade Haylett, hero of the working-class and anti-racist struggle
MARC WADSWORTH pays tribute to retiring former Morning Star editor John Haylett, who gave invaluable assistance to the Anti-Racist Alliance
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WHEN I founded the Anti-Racist Allliance (ARA) in November 1991, my friend John Haylett acted as a mentor and champion of the cause in the labour movement.
Without his help, ARA affiliation by a clutch of unions, including the TGWU, and scores of their branches, would not have been possible.
They provided the political support, mobilisation and money that was the backbone of the ARA.
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