Historic Slavery Memorial Sites Around City Hall Park TRIUMPH of the HUMAN SPIRIT

In the center of NYC's court houses is a round fountain featuring a colossal and glorious black sculpture.  It is a stunning & awe inspiring work.  This sculpture was created by renowned sculptor & award winning author (Jalani & the Lock) Dr. Lorenzo Pace.  It was commissioned by the City of NY's Dept. of Cultural Affairs & the Dept. of Parks.  The sculpture is to honor the memory of African Americans forced into slavery.  It is the largest outdoor monument dedicated to the memory of those who perished under our country's heinous legalized system of slavery.  It serves as a pillar of remembrance to a disgraceful epoch in our nation's history and as a beacon to justice.  The incredibly tall vertical section represents an African headdress and the base of the sculpture is a replica of the shackles put on Dr. Pace's great-great grandfather who was ensnared, kidnapped and taken by force overseas and thrust into slavery.  The solemn work completed by Dr. Pace in 2000 serves as a place of respite and contemplation.  Across the street is burial site where 427 unknown slaves' bodies were excavated.  TRIUMPH of the HUMAN SITE and the Burial Grounds are dedicated to all slaves captured and brought unwilling to America.