The MAS Podcast

Since 1893, The Municipal Art Society of New York

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Since 1893, The Municipal Art Society of New York has been dedicated to safeguarding the citys past while advancing the best ideas for tomorrow.
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Activist and Artist Lulu Lolo
Friday, 18 March, 2016

New York City has over a hundred monuments honoring specific men who’ve changed the course of history and made significant contributions to our communities. But guess how many women are up on pedestals in this city? Here’s a sad hint: you can count them on your fingers. One hand, even. Performance artist, playwright, and overall activist Lulu Lolo is on a mission to change that. In this Women’s History Month podcast episode, Lulu tells us about her latest venture, “Where are the Women? A Call for Monuments of Women in NYC,” and reminisces about growing up in East Harlem, a neighborhood where strong women (including the city’s first Puerto Rican librarian) graced every block.