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It has been said that the original statue of liberty was a Black Egyptian woman. She was built by a French man named Bartholdi who was inspired by the monuments that he had seen when he visited Egypt(Africa). Story has it that America was not ready to see a symbol like that in 1886. If you ask me this society is still not ready. In 1886 was when the refashioned model (the one that you see today) was put up. I've been told that one could go to the museum of the city of New York at 5th Ave. and 103rd St. to see the original model. Is this true? I haven't made it to New York to check it out, but in the meantime in between time I created my own version...check it out Black Woman as Statue of Liberty T-Shirt . There is so much that is purposely not revealed to us about our story, but depending on other cultures to tell you the truth about your story is preposterous to me. I saw on CNN not too long ago that the forces that be are even trying to take away the little African American studies that are offered at colleges. I don't know about you, but things like this make me ask questions. Like why? Some people may not know why I celebrate the Black Woman, but I do to counteract all the negativity towards black women as a Black woman. I am none of the stereotypes and I walk with my head held high. I am not ashamed of what I am, neither am I uncomfortable with my African roots. I celebrate the Black woman because we are the first teachers in our community, as we carry life in our wombs. Not to get it twisted the Black man plays an essential role as well, but we cannot wait any longer for someone else to give us respect. We have to demand it by how we live, what we say and what we do. When we get back the respect we once had our unenlightened brothers will fall in line. I sell T-shirts at SoulSeedtees.com for Black women and I come with a message. Please add some insight to the conversation, let's build.