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us-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Controversial Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery Faces Removal Despite Opposition

Arlington National Cemetery is set to remove the Confederate Memorial, one of the country's most prominent monuments to the Confederacy on public land. The removal is part of the military's broader effort to take down Confederate symbols from its bases and facilities. Dozens of Republican lawmakers have opposed the removal, but the move is seen as a response to the public backlash against Confederate statues in 2020.

via The New York Times|

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society2 years ago•4 min saved

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.

via The Associated Press|

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