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Hassan Ali Jabbar and the Hate That Followed | Manchester News
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Oldham just elected Hassan Ali Jabbar, a young Black Muslim engineer-in-training and mental health advocate, as their new youth mayor — a shining example of community leadership. But his win sparked a wave of racist online abuse, revealing ugly prejudices that say more about the haters than Hassan. The council swiftly condemned the hate, and hundreds of supporters — including local organizations — rallied behind him, proving that progress and unity still win out over bigotry. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d0227542f55f74ff