Xernona Clayton’s statue scheduled to be erected in downtown Atlanta will be unveiled on March 8, 2023, during International Women’s Day. International Woman’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is one of the most important days of the year to celebrate women’s achievements and the unveiling of Clayton’s bronze statue will stand as a beacon of her illustrious career and legacy as a media maven and civil rights activist.
The 8-foot statue, crafted by world-renowned sculptor, Ed Dwight of Denver, Colorado, will be located in downtown Atlanta in the heart of the city in Xernona Clayton Plaza at West Peachtree Street and Xernona Clayton Way and will stand as a reminder of the invaluable contributions Clayton has made to the city, the state, and the world. It is noteworthy that the unveiling of her statue is…
