Statue honoring African diaspora replaces Confederate monument at New Orleans art exhibition

Statue honoring African diaspora replaces Confederate monument at New Orleans art exhibition

The site of a statue of Robert E. Lee in New Orleans is now home to the statue of an African deity. The installation is part of ‘Prospect New Orleans’, an event that features artists from all over the world once every three years. While exhibitions are usually temporary, that’s about to change. That reports … Read more

California city named for Confederate general won’t change name

California city named for Confederate general won’t change name

A California town named after a Confederate general keeps its name after a year of debate. Fort Bragg, named after slave-owning Confederate General Braxton Bragg, has formed a citizens’ commission to study a name change following the death of George Floyd in 2020. Located on California’s northern coast, the town of 7,300 was founded in … Read more

Who Are the Sons of Confederate Veterans?

Who Are the Sons of Confederate Veterans?

Anhänger der Konföderierten Flagge besteigen den Stone Mountain. Die Stone Mountain Memorial Association verweigerte den Sons of Confederate Veterans eine Versammlungserlaubnis, die ihren jährlichen Confederate Memorial Day-Gottesdienst im Stone Mountain Park außerhalb von Atlanta veranstalten wollten. (John Amis / AP-Foto) Etwas abonnieren Die Nation Abonnieren Sie jetzt für nur 2 USD pro Monat! Vielen Dank … Read more