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New York City Council to Remove Thomas Jefferson Statue Due to His History as a Slaveowner

The removal was due to concerns raised by some Black and Latino Council members about Jefferson's ownership of slaves. The discussion gained traction over the past year as the country has taken into account other monuments.

"We're not being revisionist. We're not waging a war on history," Inez Barron said during a public meeting. "We're saying that we want to make sure the whole story is told—that there are no half-truths and that we are not perpetrating lies."

"[The statue] was, and still is, one of the most prominent figures in the entire room—no matter where you're sitting or standing, everyone inevitably sees the statue upon entering the chambers," said Adrienne Adams, councilwoman and co-chair of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus. "It's thanks to Thomas Jefferson that we hold dear certain unalienable rights; among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

"Yet, as a lawmaker, and perhaps more importantly as an African American woman, I cannot help but think about the other part of his legacy not talked about enough," she continued. "Thomas Jefferson was a slaveholder who owned over 600 human beings."

No decision was reached as to the new location of the statue. The two options being decided between were to either move the statue to a less prominent location in City Hall, or give the statue to the New-York Historical Society. Although the plan is to come to a decision regarding the statue's final destination by the end of 2021, it was agreed that the statue would be removed from its current location in City Hall.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-yo...ar-AAPItub

What's next? George Washington statue being removed?
Donald Trump predicted this happening in 2017.