Keith Bennett’s comrades and friends gathered to celebrate his 67th birthday on Saturday 2 August, in the presence of diplomatic representatives of socialist and other progressive countries, leaders and representatives of communist and socialist parties, peace organisations, anti-racist campaigners, cultural personages, and many others. Follow this link for photos of the event:

In a meeting called by Third World Solidarity to commemorate Rabindranath Tagore, Keith Bennett delivered the keynote speech, in which he detailed Tagore’s contribution to international solidarity against imperialism, which included his support for Ireland’s independence and a close knowledge of, and solidarity with, world socialism.

“Anyone who knew him, would appreciate that for Tongogara, the Chinese revolution and the teachings of Mao Zedong were central to his outlook on life – a veritable political compass, alongside his unshakeable commitment to the liberation of African people worldwide.” Keith Bennett, in a speech commemorating Comrade Tongogara organised by the Free Mumia Abu Jamal Campaign UK.