Publicly Funded Statue in Times Square of a 12-Foot-Tall Overweight Black Woman Faces Immediate Mockery

12-Foot Statue Unveiled in Times Square A new 12-foot statue titled “The Star Ground” has been installed in Times Square, New York City, aiming to celebrate cultural diversity. The piece, designed by Thomas J. Price, depicts a woman with her hands on her hips, dressed in a T-shirt and braided pants. The installation’s description notes […]
New 12-foot-tall statue of a woman in Times Square intended to symbolize cultural diversity.

New Statue in Times Square Represents Cultural Diversity A newly unveiled statue in Times Square is designed to encourage viewers to think about “larger cultural diversity” than what’s typically displayed in other NYC monuments. This 12-foot bronze sculpture is inspired by Michelangelo’s “David” but aims to reflect impressions from cities like Los Angeles, New York […]