Dr Connor was a renowned performer, writer and director
Coun Abigail Marshall Katung said: “Unveiling the very first statue of a black person in Leeds is a great achievement that we all need to celebrate.
"Lara Rose, who has done this magnificent work, is my constituent, and I’m proud to support her, and the university, in commemoratingLBU PhD student Lara Rose and Corrine Bailey Rae in front of the Geraldine Connor statue in the Leeds School of Arts building. Picture: Justin SleeUniversity of LeedsLara had a close relationship with Dr Connor, starring in the Carnival Messiah production and also choosing her PhD topic based on Dr Connor’s advice to explore West African Yoruba culture.
Lara Rose said: “There are only four or five sculptures of black people across the UK, and that’s not enough. I hope this will inspire people and I really think it will.” The public can see the statue in the Leeds School of Arts building at City Campus and will be on display until the New Year. For more information, visit the
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