075: Honouring David Oluwale

David Oluwale, a Nigerian man was "hounded to his death" by police in Leeds in the 1960s. His death led to the first prosecution of British police for involvement in the death of a black person, but this was 'hollow justice' to say the least.In April 2022, a plaque to honour him in Leeds was put up, but devastatingly it has been vandalised and stolen twice in what was less than 3 days. Articles mentioned in the episode:Perry Blankson: https://tribunemag.co.uk/2022/04/we-must-remember-david-oluwaleOlivia McGhie: https://www.thestateofthearts.co.uk/features/the-life-and-legacy-of-david-oluwale-why-britain-must-remember-and-commemorate-him/Olivia Wyatt: https://www.historymatters.online/journal (to download the History Matters Journal)

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