Fate of Temporarily Removed Columbus Statues in Question
Clip: 7/27/2020 | 7m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Some activists are calling for the permanent removal of two Christopher Columbus statues.
Mayor Lightfoot ordered the temporary removal of two Christopher Columbus statues in Chicago last week following protests that turned violent. Now, activists are hoping to make their removal permanent — but the debate isn’t over.
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Fate of Temporarily Removed Columbus Statues in Question
Clip: 7/27/2020 | 7m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Mayor Lightfoot ordered the temporary removal of two Christopher Columbus statues in Chicago last week following protests that turned violent. Now, activists are hoping to make their removal permanent — but the debate isn’t over.
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