US EditionStatues of Washington, Columbus could be removed under NYC Council bill
- New York City Councilmember Sandy Nurse has proposed a bill that would mandate the removal of artwork depicting individuals involved in slavery or crimes against indigenous people. Nurse argues that celebrating these figures perpetuates oppression.
- There is a debate surrounding the removal of statues in New York City, particularly the statue of Christopher Columbus at Columbus Circle. Some argue that figures like Columbus should not be honored due to their involvement in slavery, while others believe that all ethnicities and contributions should be acknowledged.
- Republicans, including City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli, are opposing the bill and have vowed to fight against it. Additionally, a separate reparations bill is being considered to address the impact of slavery and injustices against Black New Yorkers.
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Long Island Town Offers to Take Statues of Columbus and Washington From NYC
The town of Brookhaven, New York, has offered to take statues of Christopher Columbus and George Washington amid New York City’s talks of removing them. According to the New York Post, the Long Island town has already determined where the statues would be placed. Town Supervisor Ed Romaine stated, “You know, I didn’t want to comment on whether that was right or wrong because that’s a decision of the city. But I said, ‘If you’re going to do that…
Despite 'Financial Tsunami' From Migrants, NYC Mulls Reparations, Removal Of George Washington Statues
Despite 'Financial Tsunami' From Migrants, NYC Mulls Reparations, Removal Of George Washington Statues While NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists that the migrant crisis will "destroy New York City," and hurt 'low-income New Yorkers' because of the 'financial tsunami,' it seems the city is somehow able to rationalize launching a reparations task force, and removing statues of George Washington. These are among various measures the city council discusse…
New York City Mulls Reparations Task Force, Removing Statues Of Historical Figures Tied To Slavery
by Robert Schmad at CDN - The New York City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations met Tuesday to discuss pending legislation that could lead to the removal of statues of major historical figures and the creation of a reparations task force. One of the bills discussed at the meeting would require … Click to read the rest HERE-> New York City Mulls Reparations Task Force, Removing Statues Of Hi…
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