National Cathedral Transforms Confederate Windows into Racial Justice Art

The Washington National Cathedral has replaced four windows honoring Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson with new stained-glass windows depicting a march for racial justice by African Americans. The old windows were removed due to their association with recent racist violence. The dedication service was attended by clergy from historically Black churches and leaders of social justice organizations. The new windows, titled "Now and Forever," were designed by artist Kerry James Marshall and show African Americans marching for justice. The cathedral aims to address the legacy of racism and the use of monuments to glorify the Confederacy.