Many people from local community will know of the hard work over the decades, the late Ras Judah Adbuni has dedicated to his city. With trying to strengthening trust between policing and Bristol’s African-Caribbean and Black heritage communities. He was a founding member of independent advisory groups, this role enabled a vital space for community voices. Working within the Council he was involved with mentoring the younger generations through sports and helping with community development, and contributing to the St Paul’s Sports Academy.
He worked tirelessly helping his community through a period when racial discrimination was rife, and opportunities for young black people was far and few between. The mistrust of the Police Force within the local community was a constant issue, which had led to numerous uprisings.
In 2017 he was tasered by an Avon and Somerset Police officer when outside his Easton home, after being mistaken for a suspect he resembled. The officer who was involved in this incident would be later cleared of misconduct. Ras Judah would go on with other members of the community to highlight this incident and the wider issues of race and policing in discussions and TV interviews. A documentary, I Am Judah, would follow, addressing his whole experience.
Judah was an avid Cricket fan, who could also be found spending his time at Rose Green Centre, home of the Bristol West Indies Cricket Club.
He took on the role as radio Co-Presenter on Ujima Radio. His weekly programme would discuss the disparity of the black community in society.
A man who truly championed against injustice, and wasn’t afraid to put himself on the frontline for change.
A Nine Night (funeral wake) will take place to celebrate his legacy. This will take place on Friday 20th March 7-9pm, @ The Rose Green Centre, 65 Gordon Rd, Whitehall, Bristol, BS5 7DR.