Eric and Jessica Huntley Blue Plaque Memorial

by Michelle Asantewa in London, England, United Kingdom

Eric and Jessica Huntley Blue Plaque Memorial
We did it
On 15th May 2018 we successfully raised £3,555 with 77 supporters in 56 days

A Nubian Jak Blue Plaque for Jessica and Eric Huntley with a reception and new publication of Groundings with My Brothers and Sisters.

by Michelle Asantewa in London, England, United Kingdom

Harry Goulbourne
14th May 2018

THIS IS A MOST WORTHY INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT BY THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

Rhona C Ezuma
14th May 2018

I hope you make this and will try and spread the cause Uncle Eric x

Dwight Davy
12th May 2018

All the best. One love

Richardson family
12th May 2018

We love the idea of the plaque and another street soirée. Here's to the fashioning of the new world...

Maurice Jordan
8th May 2018

This sum represents the balance from the Coldershaw Road Resident Association funds. We would like to be involved in the ceremony to recognise two of our neighbours who have enriched the community.

Eddie Osei
5th May 2018

Great cause, our legacy is everything !

Lynette Richards-Lorde
4th May 2018

I fully support this idea. I have always admired Eric and Jessica's work and their commitment in developing people and their education.

Donor
2nd May 2018

I have attended the Huntley Conference in the past. I found it to be a great event and want these two people to be recognised for their work

Bernadette Murray
1st May 2018

It has been a lucky privilege for me to meet Jessica and Eric. I am very happy to donate to this campaign for a Blue Plaque to help keep their name and dedicated activism as a beacon for the future.

Rowena Skeete
1st May 2018

I knew both Mr & Mrs Huntley personally and frequented their book shop in West Ealing. They were a guiding influence in my life and many in our community. A focus for change and self awareness. RIP Jessica

Pamella Campbell
1st May 2018

Eric and Jessica Huntley were a great inspiration and opened so many educational /political and social roads for black people in the UK and beyond. As agents of change, their memory in the form of a blue plaque should definitely live on. They deserve to be up there, as true pioneers.

anthony warner
30th April 2018

The Huntleys deserve recognition and celebration and we need to back up this and similar projects with our money and time

Orin Alexander
28th April 2018

A fitting tribute to our heroes

Gorden Stewart
24th April 2018

In recognition of their invaluable contribution. May their Legacy continue to inspire us all

Anthony woodburne
22nd April 2018

I give thanks for the Huntley energies to rise and and stand strong for their people they have done great works that inspire me & make me proud to be an African they show us the way to stand together helping each other for the better I pray Eric will continue to rise up and carry on with in inspiring life give thanks for all they have done God bless

MA Herbert
22nd April 2018

Prominent activists that deserve to be acknowledged!

Herbert M
22nd April 2018

Inspirational leaders that made an invaluable contribution to the African Caribbean community. I look forward to the unveiling. Mx

Peter Ramrayka
21st April 2018

Fully supportive of this excellent initiative. Well done Michelle and colleagues

Maddie Lama Sjåtil
21st April 2018

So happy to support the amazing work and commitment carried out by Jessica and Eric, the wonderful parents of one of my dearest friends.

Mr Yinnon Ezra MBE
20th April 2018

Good luck Eric!!

Christopher Evans
18th April 2018

Great news and so very much deserved. Look forward to seeing you in October

L. Antoniou
17th April 2018

In memory of Mrs J Huntley and Hans, son in law Blessings x

Carol Cato
15th April 2018

It is a great honor for Eric & Jessica Huntley to have a Blue Plaque for their contribution over the past 50 years participating in many significant grassroots campaigns which transformed many lives.

John David
14th April 2018

Thank you both for all you have done for our people and our communities. God Bless You!

John Halsey
9th April 2018

Eric, you and Jessica have had a great impact on so many people: this is a fitting acknowledgement of your contribution.

 

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Rewards

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Reception with light refreshments

After the unveiling of the Plaque, we will continue celebrating the lives of Jessica and Eric Huntley with a reception. You will be invited to this occasion for light refreshments.

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One of BLP's classic books

You will receive one of the Classic Titles published by Bogle L'Ouverture from writers like Andrew Salkey, Beryl Gilroy, Linton Kwesie Johnson, Valerie Bloom. Some of these are out of print.

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Groundings with My Brothers and Sisters

To mark the 50th anniversary of Walter Rodney's classic book Groundings with My Brothers, Bogle L'Ouverture are republishing the book with a new title Groundings with My Brothers and Sisters. You will receive a copy for your generous pledge.

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