World News | Columbus Statue Coming Down in Columbus, Ohio
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A statue of Christopher Columbus will be removed from the Ohio city named after him.
Columbus (US), Jun 18 (AP) A statue of Christopher Columbus will be removed from the Ohio city named after him.
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced the removal on Thursday.
The statue located by City Hall will be taken away immediately and placed in storage. The move comes as monuments to Confederates and other historical figures who repressed or oppressed other people are being dismantled across the country.
“For many people in our community, the statue represents patriarchy, oppression and divisiveness.” Ginther said in a statement. “That does not represent our great city, and we will no longer live in the shadow of our ugly past.” (AP)
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