In Ellwood Park, Amarillo, statues commemorating Civil War vets are under scrutiny from a petition on Change.org, stating that it is encouraging unity by asking for removal of one of the figures. The Amarillo Freedom Riders have their own petition, with over 4.000 signatures in favor of saving the statue. The Freedom Riders make a […]
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A Confederate monument is going to stay covered during a protest. The monument is 93 years old and it has been boarded up because of the protest. Some people think it needs to go because it represents a dark part of the history of the country. It celebrates the negative times for many people. Confederate monument
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When a veteran comes home injured their life has already changed forever. Not just in a physical sense but in a mental one as well. This article discuss a unique way in which our soldiers regain their confidence and learn to move forward with a product life. Our wounded veterans are encouraged to challenge their
Tensions remain high across America. The country seems to become more and more divided, disconnected and angry. Another protest turns violent isn’t the unheard of anymore, but when that violence is unleashed on a selfless bronze statute… that raised my eyebrow. This article will examine yet another protest turned violent, but this time against a
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Yale tried to cover up their history, so they do not offend anyone. They have covered the stone carving of a musket, because they fear it will be offensive to people. It was decided that the monument was not appropriate due to the fact that there was a musket carved in it. A lot of
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In Orlando, Florida a statue of a Confederate solider, titled “Johnny Reb” was removed from it’s home in an Orlando park to be replaced in a cemetery where several Confederate graves live. Upon removal an old time capsule was discovered containing several artifacts. The monument was moved from the public park after the public cry
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A woman named Donna Kelly is going to speak at the Western North Carolina Civil War Round Table’s next meeting. It is set for Monday, August 14th. The title of her discussion is “Where Home Used to Be: Civil War’s Impact on Women in North Carolina.” Kelly has researched and discovered so many different letters
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The 128th annual Soldiers Reunion, hosted by Newton Parks and Recreation department consists of a variety of events and activities including a car show, pet show, mile century bike ride, 5k run/walk, a mile fun run and a reunion day parade. The Soldiers Reunion events are among one of the longest run patriotic celebrations in
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The Army has declined a request to change Brooklyn streets that are named after Confederate generals. The streets as well as monuments that represent people from the Confederacy offend a lot of people. Some people feel like the country has not dealt with its history and changed the things that offend some people. Army declines request
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Paul is observing and arguing the issue that the Confederate statues represent. If the statues are allowed to stay many more should be added of African Americans he States. He ends with a joke that Virginia should be renamed from Virgina is for loves to Virgina is the birthplace of America. Key Takeaways:Confederate statues should remain
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