Alison Lowe - Deputy Mayor of West Yorkshire We are delighted to be joined by Alison who made history on her election in 1990, being the first ever black woman councillor in Leeds. She also led a review into statues in the city following Black Lives Matter protests in the summer of 2020. Working alongside Tracey Brabin she will be responsible for a multitude of issues facing our community. Come along to learn more about the role and the long journey it has taken for her to become one of the most influential people in the West Yorkshire area. Johnny Flowers - Business Owner of Ashbrow Garage in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Johnny will be revisiting how The Jamaica National events were started and his involvement with the organisation over the years. He will also be discussing the 1992 riots and how he helped resolve community tensions with the West Yorkshire Police. This will be a great event, full of education and proudness of our community....we look forward to seeing you there!
