The city of Newark, NJ, unveiled its 700-pound statue of George Floyd made of bronze. The statue will reportedly rest at Newark City Hall for at least a year before moving elsewhere.
“The world needed a peaceful George,” said sculptor Stanley Watts. “The world needed him relaxed and chilling on a bench and that’s what we produced and we produced him larger than life because, after death, George will be remembered — and that’s what memorials are — it’s to remember and never forget why we changed today and tomorrow and for the rest of our existence on this planet. I believe that in my heart, and my art will speak for itself.”
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said the statue was a "gift" and hope this inspires other cities “to become active in the struggles that are happening right here in Newark and right here in New Jersey.”
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