In the wake of global anti-racism protests in 2020, many cities around the world have initiated

our expedited the process of removing statues and public monuments, celebrating historical

figures who are key players in the systemic oppression of people of color.

The United States has been the focal point of this debate.

Where the push in recent years to remove Confederate statues erected following the American Civil

War, had seen emotions run high on opposing sides.

The catalyst for pushing the debate to the forefront was a mass shooting at a church in Charleston.

In a violent hate crime, nine African Americans were killed by a white supremacist, but a history

of frequently posting online images of the Confederate flag.

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The killer was later sentenced to death.

It is widely acknowledged that the Confederate flag and statues were traditionally regarded

by many as significant historical symbols of southern pride.

But they also represent suffering.

In trench traces, a manned violence against African Americans and the glorification of slave

ownership.

In response to the push to remove these public memorials, Confederate sympathizers and

right-wing groups vocally express their indignation over what they perceived as both an attempt

to rewrite history.

And an action is finally being taken to address the fact that such monuments are culturally

insensitive.

One place that didn't escape this important discussion is the city of Charlottesville, in

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