monuments

The fallen Christopher Columbus statue outside the Minnesota State Capitol after a group led by American Indian Movement members tore it down in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 10, 2020.
New York City Bill Proposes Amendments to Problematic Monuments
In recent years, America has witnessed a profound transformation in its approach to monuments honoring historic figures with ties to slavery or other crimes against humanity. As society grapples with…
Parks being fingerprinted by Deputy Sheriff D.H. Lackey after being arrested on February 22, 1956, during the Montgomery bus boycott.jpg - Restoration (JPEG)
Outrage Over Rosa Parks Memorial Bus Seats Raises Important Questions
Early this February, Houston Metro announced the installation of commemorative seat covers to honor Rosa Parks on her birthday. Unfortunately, though perhaps unsurprisingly, the covers struck a nerve…
A map is laid out with various colored stone to create a floor and walkway. The coppery walls are lined with back-lit shapes that appear to coincide with various religious beliefs and institutions.
Museum of African American History & Culture May Virtual Program
The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s May programming features a special conversation on the landmark African Burial Ground project that revealed a greater history behind…