Dr Helen Pankhurst CBE

In the eleventh episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to Dr Helen Pankhurst.

Activist, author, granddaughter of Sylvia and great granddaughter of Moss Side born, founder of the Suffragettes, Emmeline Pankhurst.

Helen talks to Clint about growing up in Ethiopia, the pressure and responsibility that comes with her surname, working around the world as a human rights activist, her new book and why she thinks the spirit of Manchester was integral to the Suffragettes’ fight for equality.

 "One of my proudest career moments" - Clint Boon

EPISODE 11: HELEN PANKHURST@HelenPankhurst talks to @therealboon about the pressure of the Pankhurst name and the reactions she gets!

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