Zimbabwe’s Tererai Trent became famous in the United States after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2009. On the television program, she explained how she overcame great difficulties to get an education. Now, Trent finds herself honored with a bronze statue near one of Oprah Winfrey in New York City. She is reported to be the only African woman to have received this honor. The life-like statue is one of 10 “Statues for Equality” created by sculptors Gillie and Marc Schattner. Trent’s statue shows her with arms raised, surrounded by the flame lily, Zimbabwe’s national flower. Gillie Schattner spoke recently at a ceremony for the 10 statues. She said, “It comes without saying that, by projecting these women into larger-than-life-size sculptures, it will change our society; a change that will elevate the lives of women all around the world.”