Harriet Tubman monument takes Newark space formerly held by Columbus statue

Harriet Tubman monument now on display in Newark

A monument of Harriet Tubman now replaces a statue of Christopher Columbus in Newark

The title of the city's monument was inspired by Robert Hayden's 1962 poem entitled "Runaway Runagate," which references Tubman.

Harriet Tubman Monument Replaces Christopher Columbus Statue In New Jersey

The 25-foot work was unveiled in Newark Thursday, in a ceremony attended by Mayor Ras Baraka and Newark-born entertainer Queen Latifah.

Harriet Tubman monument unveiled, replacing Columbus statue in Newark, New Jersey

Harriet Tubman monument unveiled, replacing Columbus statue in Newark, New Jersey found at WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic (CNN) — A monument honoring famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman was unveiled in Newark, New Jersey, this week, replacing a statue of Christopher Columbus removed in 2020 amid social injustice protests, officials said. The 25-foot-tall monument, titled “Shadow of a Face,” was revealed Thursday at…

Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey

The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.

Ditching Christopher Columbus, Newark Unveils a Monument to Harriet Tubman

The new statue highlights the Black history of Newark, New Jersey, and incorporates a soundtrack created by Audible and Queen Latifah.