First sculpture of black woman in U.S. Capitol is unveiled

First lady Michelle Obama helped unveil Los Angeles artist Artis Lane's new sculpture in Washington, D.C. today. Lane's latest work is a bronze bust of Sojourner Truth, a former slave and women's rights activist that is the first sculpture of a black woman in the U.S. Capitol.

For more on Lane and her work, see: "L.A. Artist's 'Truth' to Be Unveiled."

Photo: Artis Lane holds a small version of the Capitol bust. Credit: Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times

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[joseph jeff edward]

i like the inspiration you put in this beautiful piece of art.