Despite threats of violence the Confederate monuments are coming down.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/04/monuments_removed_new_orleans.html
The Liberty Place obelisk came down last night. Only a concrete base remains.
They didn't think about putting some counter monument. They didn't install an African American fearless girl. They didn't put up a contextualizing plaque. They didn't chatter that the monuments could offer a teachable moment. They removed them.
This sets an example for all the other cities. Anything less than removal and the leadership of their cities and towns will be judged as falling short.
Also, since it is happening, it can be imagined happening elsewhere, in Baltimore, in Dallas, anywhere where there is a Confederate monument.
Monday, April 24, 2017
New Orleans Confederate Monuments begin to come down, showing the way for other removals
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