The Capitol’s Newest Statue is a Historic First
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, protestors in Madison gathered day after day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Amid calls for more diverse representation at the Capitol, a statue of Hans Christian Heg was torn down and tossed in the lake.
And then, an idea was born: Wisconsin should create a statue memorializing civil rights pioneer Vel Phillips. She was the first woman judge in the state and first African American woman elected to statewide office, among many other firsts.
Now that statue is a reality. We spoke with Vel’s son, Michael Phillips, about his mother’s legacy and the importance of the new piece.
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