Creative Philly led the way on announcing plans for a Harriet Tubman statue last spring. Now, the office is asking for input on a permanent “African American” statue. Some activists aren’t happy.
The office sent out a survey to gather input, and some activists aren’t happy about the move away from Harriet Tubman as the subject matter.
“Philly, we need your input to inform the Call for Artists to commission an African American Historic Statue at City Hall! Help ensure this public artwork reflects the people, history, culture, and values of Philadelphia. Respond by Oct.
“1. What historic African American figure should be celebrated through the statue? List no more than three responses,” the survey says. The fifth question asks: “Should the figure represented by the statue have a direct connection to Philadelphia?”“For months Mayor Kenney and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy have claimed nearly four million people positively responded to the Harriet Tubman statue.
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