Read our Privacy noticeA 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. “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 preconceived notions,’” X user @dsisme48 wrote. open image in gallery A 12-foot-tall statue of a black woman in Times Square has garnered disgusting commentary from right-wing commentators. “Fat black women have somehow elevated themselves to the top of the pyramid,” X user @basedalright added. Like, ‘if you don’t eat right, you are gonna become like that’”Grounded in the Stars is set to stand in the heart of Times Square until June 17.
