The pioneering husband and wife were born in Guyana, and after moving to the UK in the 1950s, became pioneers in furthering the causes of equality and political reform.
Publishing was the predominant avenue of communication used by the remarkable pair. Through their bookshop and founding of Bogle-L'Ouverture Publications - a publisher that celebrated black history and culture - they publicised a broad variety of ground-breaking texts, including seminal works by writers in the African diaspora.
Gunnersbery Park Museum explains that Jessica Huntley’s driving motivation was centred on educational needs:
“Jessica was deeply passionate about young people’s education. She galvanised support to counter the rise of unfair practices, and she and Eric were also instrumental in developing the template for Black Supplementary Schools.”
Entitled ‘More Than Words: Writing the Wrongs’, the exhibition will feature some of the most notable book covers and photographs of the time, bringing to life the story of The Huntleys.
Showcases such as this are often promoted to the local community effectively using flyer printing.
Acton residents can view this ongoing exhibition until 15 August 2024. It starts at 10am each day the museum is open to the public, and entry to the exhibit is free.