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Barbara Rose Johns, who led a 1951 student walkout to protest school conditions and contributed to ending school segregation, has been honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol, replacing a Confederate general, as a recognition of her civil rights legacy.
A 10-foot bronze statue of Tina Turner was unveiled in Brownsville, Tennessee, her hometown, during the Tina Turner Heritage Days, honoring her legacy as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. The statue depicts her with her signature hair and microphone, celebrating her influential music career and roots in rural Tennessee.
A 10-foot bronze statue of Tina Turner was unveiled in Brownsville, Tennessee, near her childhood home in Nutbush, celebrating her legacy as a rock 'n' roll icon. The event was part of Tina Turner Heritage Days, honoring her life and career, with contributions from donors including Ford Motor Co. The statue depicts her with her signature hair and microphone, and is located near a museum dedicated to her at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center.
The Seattle Storm will unveil a statue of WNBA legend Sue Bird outside Climate Pledge Arena on August 17, celebrating her illustrious 21-season career, leadership, and impact on women's sports, making the Storm the first WNBA franchise to dedicate a statue to a former player.
The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled a statue of basketball legend Allen Iverson in his iconic crossover pose at their practice facility, commemorating his impact on and off the court. Iverson, known for his memorable "practice" rant, was honored alongside other Sixers legends and expressed gratitude for the recognition. Despite initial criticism of the statue's likeness, Iverson emphasized the importance of practice in his success and thanked those who contributed to his journey, calling the honor surreal.
Former Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson was emotional during the unveiling of his statue at the team's practice facility, expressing gratitude to those who supported him throughout his career. The ceremony was attended by former teammates, NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, and other notable figures. Iverson's statue, depicting his iconic crossover, was installed on the 76ers' "Legends Walk," joining other franchise legends. The 11-time All-Star, known as "The Answer," played a pivotal role in leading the Sixers to the NBA Finals in 2001 and will be honored during the team's upcoming regular-season finale.
The day after the Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant outside Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, hundreds of fans lined up to view the 19-foot bronze likeness depicting Bryant in his white No. 8 jersey. The statue is the first of three that will be created to honor the late NBA legend, with another featuring Bryant in his No. 24 jersey and a third depicting Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Lakers greats, including Bryant's widow, Vanessa, who worked with the artist to add meaningful details to the statue. The base of the statue includes a QR code for fans to watch highlights of Bryant's 81-point game and a quote from Bryant: "Leave the game better than you found it. And when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend."
Vanessa Bryant emotionally dedicated the unveiling of Kobe Bryant's statue to his fans and the City of Angels, highlighting the importance of their support. She worked with the sculptors to design the statue, incorporating a detail of their daughters' names tattooed on Kobe's arm. Vanessa quoted Kobe's words and emphasized his ongoing impact on the game. The 19-foot bronze statue captures Kobe's iconic 81-point game pose and is the first of three to be erected outside the Crypto.com Arena to honor the Lakers legend, with one featuring his daughter, Gianna.
The Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, coinciding with the date 2/8/24 to honor both Bryant's and his daughter Gianna's jersey numbers. The event will feature the team wearing their Black Mamba uniforms, designed by Bryant, and will be live-streamed by ABC7. This marks the 12th statue at Star Plaza, commemorating Bryant's enduring legacy in the basketball world.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Vanessa Bryant have announced that they will unveil a bronze statue of Kobe Bryant at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena on February 8, 2024, prior to the Lakers' home game that evening. This will be the first in a series of physical tributes to honor his legacy, and Bryant will join six other Lakers legends who have been commemorated with a statue. The statue was created by renowned sculptor Julie Rotblatt Amrany, and details about the unveiling ceremony will be released in the coming months.