Councilwoman Gym: Rizzo Statue Must Come Down
In the wake of Charlottesville, the progressive lawmaker is calling for the removal of the most contentious statue in Philly.
Frank Rizzo statue | Photo by Jared Brey
Our nation is more engaged than ever in debate surrounding the monuments we choose to honor.
The stunning violence in Charlottesville, Va. this past weekend was spurred (among other things) by white supremacists fighting to keep a statue of the Confederacy’s top general. Following the rally, officials in Tennessee and Florida announced plans to remove similar monuments.
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