Student’s paper on Mexican repatriation could lead to new L.A. statue
As the end of her senior year of high school approached in 2023, Tamara Gysiger’s history teacher assigned her entire class a research project of their choice. Gissiger, who was 17 at the time, focused on what she called “an untold, secret, traumatic, dark part of history”: the deportation of Mexicans in the 1930s during […]
Statue of Rosa Parks unveiled in downtown Montgomery
A new statue dedicated to civil rights legend Rosa Parks has been unveiled by the Equal Justice Initiative in downtown Montgomery. The group held a ceremony last week at the newly constructed Legacy Plaza to commemorate the occasion. “This Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, many of us want to express our love, gratitude, and […]
‘I want to thank Auburn for making my statue skinny’ Barkley jokes on ESPN
Charles Barkley is one of the most famous figures in sports media and one of the most famous Auburn alumni. Barkley joined the broadcast from Neville Arena during the second half of Wednesday night's Auburn-Alabama game and, as usual, cracked some hilarious banter. Speaking about his statue on Auburn's campus, Barkley said he wanted to […]
Video Appears To Show Theft Of Jackie Robinson’s Statue
The City of Wichita has reported the theft of a Jackie Robinson statue from McAdams Park, Wichita City Government posted on Facebook Thursday. The city says the statue symbolizes Robinson's groundbreaking role as the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball. It was forcibly removed Wednesday night, causing an estimated $75,000 in damage. according […]
Biden’s Latest Statue Removal Is The Most Absurd One Yet
Another day, another statue toppled by the Biden administration. This erasure of history, once a hallmark of communist revolutions, has become almost commonplace in modern America. But until we understand the true purpose of this historical revisionism, this statue coming down will be the most ridiculous yet. First they came for the Confederate monument. Then […]
Adele insisted on keeping Rocky statue at mansion
When Sylvester Stallone bought her Beverly Park mansion for $58 million last year, Adele didn’t hold back. ‘Rocky’ and ‘Creed’ stars revealed Monday wall street journal The “Hello” singer agreed to purchase the property on certain unique terms. Statue of Rocky Balboa stay home. Stallone admitted that they wanted to shoot a poolside sculpture together, […]
Statue of women’s suffrage leader Frances Munds planned for Bolin Plaza
Statue of Francis Willard Munds, Stephanie Hunter’s suffragist leader. Photo: Courtesy of the Arizona Women’s History Alliance. The Arizona Women’s Historical League wants to place a statue of suffragist leader Francis Willard Munds in the Wesley Bolin Memorial Square. State of play: A completed statue of Mundo, created by local artist Stephanie Hunter, awaits its […]