200 years ago African-Americans, Bill Richmond and Tom Molineaux were the top boxers in Britain.

In 1810 Bill (New York), having fought his way into wealth and high society, owned a pub on the site of the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square. As a Black business and property owner, he trained people like Lord Byron and his fellow boxer Tom Molineuax (Virginia). Watch video HERE

Bill and Tom took on the might of the British establishment, long before slavery was abolished, when they organised a fight for the British bare knuckle boxing championship with white sailor Tom Cribb in 1810 HERE

Both men made a massive impact on boxing history and books have been written about their exploits and legacy. Professor David Olusoga recognised Bill in his 2016 BBC TV show Black and British a Forgotten History. They were referenced in Netflix' Bridgerton and Disney Plus 'A Thousand Blows'. There are several books about them; Black Ajax by George Mcdonald Fraser, Richmond Unchained by Luke G Williams, etc

Bill and Tom have featured on our Black History Walks in Trafalgar Square/Theatreland, bus and river tours for 20 years but there is no physical memorial about the legendary venue.

After over a decade of detective work, lobbying and negotiating we have now got permission to install a historic blue plaque on the side of the National Gallery to honour both these remarkable men for the first time in two centuries.

Black History Walks having raised funds for ten plaques so far HERE , the most recent being to James Baldwin HERE is raising money to fund the cost of a Nubian Jak Blue plaque, and any donation will make a difference. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause which will make a massive impact on the lack of Black historical representation this central London area.

Nubian Jak has put up two statues and 130 blue plaques so far HERE but this will be the first one in the Trafalgar square area. The money will pay for legal fees, listed building application, plaque manufacture, publicity and the unveiling ceremony. You can see a sample HERE