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Blank Slate Monument

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Blank Slate Monument
DesignerKwame Akoto-Bamfo
TypeSculpture
MaterialBronze
Beginning dateJune 2021
Websiteblankslatemonument.com

The Blank Slate Monument (officially called Blank Slate: Hope for a New America) is a monument by Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo.[1] The work has been described as "a visual representation of the evolution of the Black experience and struggle in America, as well as a tribute to African American history".[2]

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  1. ^ Juarez, Lex (30 June 2021). "Sculpture continues conversation on confederate monuments, tours nation". DC News Now. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  2. ^ Tercek, Katie; Eberly, Keaton (11 June 2021). "Community leaders unveil 'Blank Slate Monument' at Lyles Station". 14news.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-11. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
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