The original plaque was stolen within hours of being unveiled earlier this year
David Oluwale had travelled to the UK from Lagos, Nigeria, in search of a better life, but was tragically targeted because of his mental health, homelessness and race, before his death in 1969.Director ofMartin Hamilton said: “The theft of the blue plaque was a dark day for the Trust, but the following outpouring and generosity of the people of Leeds shows the true character of our city.
Despite settling in the Leeds, David Oluwale struggled with homelessness and was regularly harassed. In 1969, he was last seen running from two police officers before drowning in the River Aire. His death led to the first ever prosecutions of British police involved in the death of a black person. Emily Zobel Marshall, chairwoman of the David Oluwale Memorial Association said: “David’s life and death are a stark reminder of the legacies of institutional racism in this country, and the stealing of the Oluwale blue plaque in April 2022 shows us that the struggle against prejudice must continue.“We look towards a future, together, where all people are treated with respect and dignity, and keeping David’s memory alive moves us closer towards that shared vision.
Leeds city councillor Abi Marshall-Katung , also a DOMA board member, said: “We will continue to remember David Oluwale and challenge every form of hate in our city. We will surely find strength in our diversity.”Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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