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New York's Central Park has 23 statues of men who left their mark in history but not a single one honoring the accomplishments of a woman. The likeness of Truth, an escaped slave and abolitionist, was added to the sculpture in response to criticism that African American suffragists were initially excluded. Any women live near new york work will be dedicated in August on The Mall, a stately park promenade lined with American elms. Next year marks years since American women won the right to vote. That led to the rede adding Truth, depicted with the two other women working together at a table. Truth escaped from slavery in

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New York's Central Park has 23 statues of men who left their mark in history but not a single one honoring the accomplishments of a woman. The likeness of Truth, an escaped slave and abolitionist, was added to the sculpture in response to criticism that African American suffragists were yoork excluded.

The work will be dedicated in August on The Mall, a stately park nfar lined with American elms. Next year marks years since American women won the right to vote.

That led to the rede adding Truth, depicted with the two other women working together at a table. Truth escaped from slavery in This was the second recent public scuffle over which women New York City should honor.

The decision triggered bickering on live radio between the mayor and actor Chaz Palminteri, angry that Cabrini was excluded. The mayor reassured him that the beloved saint would likely get a statue in the future. Then New York Gov.

Andrew Cuomo announced plans to build one for Cabrini, meeting last week with Catholic and Italian American leaders to discuss possible options. IE 11 is not supported.

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Follow NBC News. News New York City will be home to three new monuments honoring black women.

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