Samenua Sesher speaks with cultural leader Ranjit Sondhi. 

Ranjit’s determined enthusiasm has taken him from a commune in Handsworth to the hallowed halls of some of the UK’s most powerful institutions. At every stage of that journey, he has continued to fight for the economically and politically disenfranchised. He is the founder of the Handsworth Asian Resource Centre and was a BBC governor from 1998-2006. Ranjit is a passionate supporter of the arts and an advocate for the visually impaired. 

Ranjit was nominated by South Asian arts organisation Sampad, based at the Midlands Art Centre. They write: ‘Ranjit continues to be a leading light of wisdom, deep compassion and intelligence that guides many individuals and organisations towards creating a more ethical, respectful and collaborative society. He untiringly continues to stand up for human rights and the rights of ordinary working people across all communities. We are proud and privileged to have him as a leader of our own organisation Sampad, South Asian Arts and Heritage. We will look forward to seeing him as a valued inclusion in the Museum of Colour exhibition.’

This episode is presented by Samenua Sesher and produced by Stella Sabin. It is a production for the Museum of Colour www.museumofcolour.org.uk

The music in this series is by Soweto Kinch.

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