The Art of Doing Nothing: Why These Monuments are a Complete Waste of Bronze

The Art of Doing Nothing: Why These Monuments are a Complete Waste of Bronze

Picture this: a city square filled with towering statues of people who, quite frankly, have done nothing monumental. Welcome to America, where they tear down the statues of historical figures and replace them with bronze depictions of everyday people holding phones and looking bored. The latest installment? A series of statues of Black women that are supposed to represent... what exactly? Diversity? Body positivity? Complaining on social media? Whatever it is, it’s definitely not actual accomplishments.

Let’s back up. When did these monuments start going up, and why? The wave began in 2023 when several cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, commissioned new statues to celebrate racial justice and diversity in the wake of the George Floyd protests. The goal? To shift the narrative from honoring problematic historical figures to recognizing marginalized voices. And who were these statues of? Random, anonymous Black women depicted as everyday figures holding phones, looking pensive, or just standing around.

One prominent example is the 12-foot-tall bronze sculpture titled Grounded in the Stars, unveiled on April 29, 2025, in New York City's Times Square. Created by British artist Thomas J. Price, the statue depicts a plus-size Black woman in casual clothing, standing with her hands on her hips. According to Price, the artwork aims to challenge traditional notions of who is represented in public monuments and to amplify traditionally marginalized bodies on a monumental scale .

How were these statues constructed? Well, millions of dollars were spent on bronze, sculptors, and installation, all to send a message that, apparently, being a random person with no discernible achievements is now worthy of public display. Meanwhile, the statues that were actually celebrating people who did stuff—like founding fathers, generals, and war heroes—are being torn down faster than you can say "cancel culture." Why? Because apparently, if you did anything that wasn’t perfectly politically correct by 2025 standards, your legacy doesn’t matter. But if you held a phone and looked annoyed, congratulations, you’re a national icon!

Now, let's talk about these specific statues of Black women. I have nothing against celebrating Black women. In fact, there are countless Black women who have done incredible things worth celebrating. But these statues? These are caricatures. Big, body-positive women standing around doing nothing, looking like they just stepped off a TikTok rant about how oppressed they are. It’s insulting—not just to Black women, but to Black people as a whole. It screams, "This is what we think of you: angry, unproductive, and oversized."

And for what? To raise awareness? Oh, please. Awareness without action is as pointless as a statue of a woman holding a phone. If they really want to uplift Black women, why not build a monument to someone who’s actually achieved something? A scientist. An entrepreneur. A politician. A mother who raised five kids to stay out of trouble and get college degrees. But no, let’s just build statues of people who look oppressed so everyone can feel good about how woke they are.

What a joke. What a waste. What a monumental failure.

And before anyone says it, no, this isn’t about being anti-Black. It’s about being anti-stupid. We’re living in a time when people are more concerned with virtue signaling than with actual virtue. And these statues are the perfect example: giant, hollow, and utterly pointless.

49 Afrikaners Leave for America – Is South Africa on the Brink of a Crisis?

49 Afrikaners Leave for America – Is South Africa on the Brink of a Crisis?

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Today, we’re celebrating the 100th post on my blog, and what better way to mark this milestone than by diving into one of the wildest stories coming out of South Africa? Yep, we're talking about the Afrikaner exodus to the United States. And no, this isn’t some far-fetched conspiracy theory — it’s real, it’s happening, and it’s got everyone talking.

Fact Check: What’s Going Down?

On May 11, 2025, 49 white South Africans, mostly Afrikaners, boarded a plane to the U.S., granted refugee status under a new immigration policy. They are citing racial discrimination and economic instability as key reasons for leaving, claiming that they no longer feel safe or welcome in a country that’s become increasingly hostile toward them. This migration isn’t new — it’s been brewing for years, but now, the numbers are starting to spike.

The Backstory: How Did We Get Here?

For years, there have been reports of rising racial tensions against Afrikaners, especially farmers. Organizations like AfriForum have been documenting cases of violent attacks and farm murders, claiming that white farmers are being specifically targeted. While some dismiss these claims as exaggerated, the numbers are there, and they’re unsettling.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

49 Afrikaners have already left.

70,000 South Africans have reportedly inquired about emigration options.

The first group landed at Dulles International Airport to a media frenzy, with reactions ranging from sympathy to skepticism.

South Africa’s Reaction: Flames and Fury

In South Africa, the response is mixed. Some people are saying, "Good riddance," calling the migrants privileged and out of touch. Others are genuinely concerned, questioning what this migration means for the country's agricultural sector and overall economy. There are fears that if more skilled workers leave, the country could face economic instability, similar to what happened in Zimbabwe after land reform policies drove out white farmers.

My Take: The Blame Game

Now, let’s get real for a second. Have you seen the comment sections? Black South Africans celebrating, saying, "Let them go, it’s our time now!" Afrikaners crying, "We’re being pushed out of our own country!" Meanwhile, the country is stuck in a cycle of blame — white people blame affirmative action for pushing them out, black people blame apartheid for keeping them down, and the government is caught in the middle, trying to keep both sides calm.

The Bigger Picture: Lessons from History

Remember Zimbabwe’s land reform disaster in the early 2000s? Farms were seized, agriculture collapsed, and a once thriving economy tanked. Now, fast forward to South Africa. Are we really prepared to repeat that cycle? Afrikaners are farmers, many of them. And if they go, who’s going to take their place? The South African government needs to act fast to train the next generation of farmers. Or else, we’ll be importing maize from, guess who? The same countries we’re bashing.

What Nobody Wants to Hear

Here’s the hard truth: Complaining about apartheid-era inequalities is one thing, but leaning on the victim mindset is another. Yes, apartheid was horrific. But what are we doing now? Are we going to keep shouting, "It’s all the white man’s fault!" while unemployment skyrockets and the economy collapses? Or are we going to step up, get skilled, and take charge of our future?

### The Bottom Line: Are We Really Ready for What’s Coming?

Afrikaners are leaving. The government is playing defense. And the rest of us? Are we just going to stand by, watching it all unravel while the clock keeps ticking? Or are we going to step up and face the reality before it’s too late?

Happy 100th post to my readers— and here’s to a hundred more of keeping it real, saying it like it is, and asking the questions no one else wants to ask. Keep it moving.