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Times Square touts new statue of 12-foot-tall Black woman as 'stark contrast' to statues of White men

https://www.foxnews.com/media/times-square-touts-new-statue-12-foot-tall-black-woman-stark-contrast-statues-white-menhttps://www.outkick.com/culture/nyc-erects-12-foot-plus-sized-black-woman-statue-who-wants-talk-managerhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/morganmurrell/controversial-black-woman-statue-divides-times-square
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Times Square touts new statue of 12-foot-tall Black woman as 'stark contrast' to statues of White men Open in Foxnews.com
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  • A 12-foot statue of an anonymous Black woman in Times Square sparks debate on race and representation.
  • The sculpture aims to challenge norms but faces criticism for stereotypes and societal insensitivity.
  • Public reactions include mockery and support, highlighting tensions over identity and societal values.
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12-Foot, Overweight Black Woman Statue Erected In Times Square As 'Contrast' To 'White Men' Hero Statues

https://www.outkick.com/culture/nyc-erects-12-foot-plus-sized-black-woman-statue-who-wants-talk-managerOutkick.com
12-Foot, Overweight Black Woman Statue Erected In Times Square As 'Contrast' To 'White Men' Hero Statues

A Massive Statue Of A Black Woman Debuted In Times Square — People Aren't Happy With Her Appearance

https://www.buzzfeed.com/morganmurrell/controversial-black-woman-statue-divides-times-squareBuzzfeed.com
A Massive Statue Of A Black Woman Debuted In Times Square — People Aren't Happy With Her Appearance

Woke new statue in heart of tourist mecca sparks instant mockery

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14689347/woke-statue-times-square-sparks-mockery.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Woke new statue in heart of tourist mecca sparks instant mockery

“Tear It Down!”: Statue Of Black Woman In NYC Times Square Ignites Debate

https://www.boredpanda.com/12ft-statue-grounded-in-the-stars-times-square-sparks-debate/Boredpanda.com
“Tear It Down!”: Statue Of Black Woman In NYC Times Square Ignites Debate

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