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Controversial 11-Foot MLK Statue Unveiled in Florida

8/17/2025

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An 11-foot bronze statue of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was unveiled in Winter Park, Florida, at a cost of $500,000.
The statue's design includes exaggerated features to represent Dr. King's relaxed demeanor.
Critics have raised concerns about the statue's likeness, reminiscent of previous controversies regarding similar memorials.

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An 11-foot bronze statue of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was unveiled in Winter Park, Florida, at a cost of $500,000.
The statue's design includes exaggerated features to represent Dr. King's relaxed demeanor.
Critics have raised concerns about the statue's likeness, reminiscent of previous controversies regarding similar memorials.