Following criticism over the historical accuracy of previous proposals, the statue was revised again to reflect differences of opinion between abolitionist Sojourner Truth, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.
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Controversial Monument to Women’s Suffrage Redesigned to Include Sojourner Truth
The abolitionist and women’s rights activist will join Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony in the proposed Central Park sculpture that had previously been accused of racism and whitewashing history.
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A Monument to Women’s Suffrage Receives Unanimous Approval Despite Controversy
The statue, which features Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony as leaders of the movement, has been accused of racism and whitewashing history.