12-Foot-Tall African American Woman Statue in Times Square Sparks Reactions

A bronze statue of an African-American woman has been placed in the middle of Times Square.

The 12-foot tall statue is named Grounded in the Stars and was recently seen by locals at Broadway and 46th Street. According to Time Out, the statue was created by Thomas J Price, a figurative artist from London.

The artist intended to represent the experiences and images of New York, Los Angeles, and London through this fictional character.

Times Square’s official site describes it as a symbol that brings together people from diverse backgrounds.

The Black Enterprise news outlet mentioned that the statue subtly references Michelangelo’s David and encourages deeper thought about humanity.

The large statue has sparked various reactions from residents and visitors, who shared their opinions on social media.

Here are some reactions from X as compiled by DAILY POST.

@MattWalshBlog wrote, “They tear down statues of American heroes and replace them with statues of random obese black women.

“That’s because the Left has no historical heroes. Everyone who was born before approximately 2005 is inherently problematic”.

@Sierra_rak wrote, “The statue of a 12 foot “plus size” African American woman has been erected in the middle of Time Square. Looks kinda like Leticia James. Are they trying to scare all tourists?”

@PamelaHensley22 wrote, “A huge sculpture of an African American woman has been placed in the middle of Times Square.

“Honestly, it looks like she’s about to call you a racist”.

@ZakkOsborne wrote, “Entitled “Sugarfoot,” this 12-foot tall statue in times square raises awareness of early-onset type-II diabetes in African-American women”.