Civil War statue removed in Richmond, Virginia - Given to "Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia" ~ Just in time for the Second American Civil War. The enemy is stirring up hatred and division. Don't be caught in their trap!

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[–]tiny-brown-mug 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

But a White Confederate soldier would be a part of White history, not Black history. This seems to be more about erasing history, erasing the story and humanity of Confederate soldiers. True, American slavery was often cruel and brutal. A war was fought, and men on both sides lost their lives. That's what a war memorial is supposed to be about. Not giving a giant "thumbs up" to slavery, but remembering the dead, and remembering history.

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It is important to remember history, so we do not have to repeat it. But sadly, people have forgotten what their ancestors went through.