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Cancelled for Criticising BLM - Nick Buckley MBE

Sep 16, 2020
Nick Buckley, founder of the Mancunian Way charity and MBE recipient, shares his journey after being dismissed for critiquing Black Lives Matter. He discusses the complexities of accountability and reputation in today’s society, emphasizing the vital role of fathers in youth development. The conversation also navigates the contentious debates around police presence, cancel culture, and misguided social interventions impacting inner-city youth. Through personal anecdotes, Nick highlights the importance of constructive dialogue in addressing these pressing issues.
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ANECDOTE

Nick's Background and Dismissal

  • Nick Buckley MBE, coming from a challenging background, founded a charity for disadvantaged children.
  • After 20 years of service, he was dismissed following a blog post criticizing Black Lives Matter.
INSIGHT

Reasons for BLM Criticism

  • Nick's criticism of BLM stemmed from their website's promotion of dismantling the nuclear family, defunding police, and overthrowing capitalism.
  • He believed these ideologies would harm vulnerable youth he worked with.
ANECDOTE

Importance of Fathers

  • Nick realized the importance of fathers through a conversation about shaving.
  • He emphasizes the negative impact of fatherlessness on children's lives, especially in inner cities.
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