Krewe of Thoth kicks out 2 members after Confederate beads thrown at Mardi Gras parade

Krewe of Thoth kicks out 2 members after Confederate beads thrown at Mardi Gras parade

Two members have been removed from the all-male Krewe of Thoth for throwing beads emblazoned with Confederate flags, the club's leaders said Monday, six years after removing another member for

Despite outcry, NC town's Confederate monument is staying put. For the moment.

The controversy over the fate of Edenton's Confederate monument, which was first erected in 1909, has been ongoing since 2020. Despite outcry, NC town’s Confederate monument is staying put. For the moment. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider makin…

Louisiana Mardi Gras Drama: Confederate Beads Lead to Krewe Expulsions

Louisiana Mardi Gras Krewe ejects members for throwing Confederate flag beads. The Krewe enforces policy against offensive throws. Read about the incident and Krewe's response.

Confederate monument is staying put ... for now

After a secret agreement to relocate a controversial Confederate monument fell through, the Edenton Town Council and Chowan County are back to the drawing board.This time, though, it’s in the public eye.Even so, the five residents who sued over their right to have a say in the monument’s fate aren’t satisfied with the town’s attempt at transparency, their attorney told Carolina Public Press.According to a lawsuit filed in January by the Southern…