The “Fearless Girl” statue stands in the snow March 14 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)NEW YORK — In less than a month, the 50-inch bronze “Fearless Girl” facing off against Wall Street’s iconic Charging Bull has become a local celebrity. The decision by local officials is “a fitting path for a girl who refuses to quit,” de Blasio said. Fearless Girl is inspiring everyone in a moment where we need inspiration. If corporations don’t make progress toward adding women to their board, State Street said it will votes its shares against their directors, the company said.

Source: Washington Post March 27, 2017 15:30 UTC