“How does this statue erected in Times Square ‘confront perceived notions of identity and representation,’ it’s just some obnoxious looking overweight black woman, it’s reinforcing those ...

New York City's Times Square installed a statue of a 12-foot-tall Black woman in casual clothing that its creator hopes will encourage people to reflect on "greater cultural diversity." ...

A giant 12-foot-tall bronze sculpture of a young Black woman now sits on the north side of Duffy Square on Broadway and 46th Street facing 47th Street. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty Images The ...

One X post cheered, “Love how this 12ft bronze statue in Times Square breaks the mold celebrating a plus-size Black woman in a space dominated by statues of men.” The work aims to foster ...

British artist Thomas J Price unveiled his sculpture Grounded in the Stars in Times Square on April 29, 2025, showcasing your everyday Black woman standing tall and proud. The 12-foot bronze ...

That’s exactly what’s happening after a stoic, 12-foot tall bronze statue of a Black woman popped up seemingly out of nowhere smack dab in the middle of Times Square. And MAGA is losing their ...

The first question on many minds was, naturally, why is there a giant statue of an annoyed generic Black woman in Times Square? Are there no notable Black women who actually exist to celebrate?

A new 12-foot-tall bronze statue of a Black woman unveiled in New York’s Times Square has sparked controversy on social media. The sculpture “Grounded in Stars” was created by Thomas Price ...

A towering 12-foot bronze statue of a Black woman, titled Grounded in the Stars, has recently been installed in New York City’s Times Square, sparking a wide range of reactions. Created by ...

A 12-foot-tall statue of a Black woman erected in Times Square meant to “confront preconceived notions of identity and representation” has spurred vitriol from right-wing provocateurs.