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Efforts to replicate San Diego's iconic ‘Black Family' statues are making progress
"The Black Family" statues, created in 1974 by local artist Rossie Wade, were once symbols of strength and pride for the Black community in Southeast San Diego. Wade made two original statues ...
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Black Lives Matter Protestor Statue in Bristol Removed by City Officials After 25 Hours
The statue of Black Lives Matter protester Jen Reid ... Wanted to Be Buried in Snickers-Themed Coffin. When He Died, His Family Made Sure It Happened Mass. Pizza Shop Kicks Out 'Negligent ...
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Morgan State University unveils new Henrietta Lacks statue for National Blacks in Wax Museum
By Alexis Taylor, article courtesy of Afro.com   Henrietta Lacks, the woman whose immortal cells have circled the globe, contributing to medical breakthroughs, research and vaccines, was honored at ...
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South Carolina statue honoring Black hero Robert Smalls will stare down a segregationist
Born into bondage, Smalls stole a Confederate ship during the Civil War to sail his family ... backers, Black Democratic Rep. Jermaine Johnson, walked to the proposed site of the statue.