Controversial Student Art Display
A student art contest at New Hartford Central School in Utica, New York, has sparked controversy for featuring a piece of art called 'Monkey Premium Cereal' with a depiction of NBA star LeBron James dunking a basketball, drawing criticism for perpetuating racist stereotypes.
Key Points
- Artwork named 'Monkey Premium Cereal' with LeBron James image
- Racist connotations of equating blacks to monkeys
Cons
- Perpetuates racist stereotypes
- Inappropriate use of LeBron James' image