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Today in History: Hibiscus Rising sculpture unveiled in honor of Oluwale
11/24/2025
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- On November 24, 2023, the outdoor sculpture "Hibiscus Rising" by Yinka Shonibare was unveiled in Leeds, England. This artwork honors David Oluwale, a British-Nigerian man who drowned in 1969 after facing police harassment. It marks a significant acknowledgment of cultural diversity and the historical injustices faced by marginalized communities in the city.
