‘A symbol of hate and oppression’: West Orange to remove statue of Christopher Columbus
A statue of Christopher Columbus that stands in West Orange will soon come down.
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Jun 15, 2020, 10:10 AM
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1,313ds agoA statue of Christopher Columbus that stands in West Orange will soon come down.
"The legend of Columbus does not match the history today, the man, the statue, monuments celebrating his life are divisive, a symbol of hate, and oppression,” says Mayor Robert Paris. “It cannot remain as part of our community."
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