NPR logo NPR
Simon SaysSimon SaysNPR's Scott Simon Shares His Take On Events Large And Small

Choice of Martin Luther King Jr. Sculptor Questioned

There's a controversy over the "sculptor of record" for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial set for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Some are questioning the choice of Lei Yixin of China over a black American.

Mr. Lei has carved about 150 large marble statues in China. Some have criticized the choice of Mr. Lei as "outsourcing."

Comments

 

Please keep your community civil. All comments must follow the NPR.org Community rules and terms of use, and will be moderated prior to posting. NPR reserves the right to use the comments we receive, in whole or in part, and to use the commenter's name and location, in any medium. See also the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Community FAQ.

NPR logo NPR
Simon SaysSimon SaysNPR's Scott Simon Shares His Take On Events Large And Small