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www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Education

US: Virginia school board restores Confederate names DW 05/10/2024

The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted to restore Confederate names of schools, against the trend of renaming institutions linked to racist past. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

In a debate over a school name, it's not just parents who are attached to the past

The debate over school names reflects the ongoing struggle with historical legacies and symbols. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US news

Arlington National Cemetery Will Begin Removing Confederate Memorial

A Confederate Memorial is being removed from Arlington National Cemetery, part of a militarywide effort to take down Confederate symbols.
The memorial has been criticized for its sanitized depiction of slavery, while some Republicans argue that it represents reconciliation and national unity. [ more ]
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