Christopher Columbus received some powerful Old World backing in Manhattan on Tuesday as New York City pols weigh whether to yank statues of him and other now-controversial historical figures.
But other Columbus statues across the city could be on the chopping block.
Under the proposal, the city’s Public Design Commission could eliminate statues from the public square because of their controversial legacies with slavery or mistreating indigenous peoples.Meloni stood by the statue for a moment of silence — to honor Columbus ahead of the US’s Oct. 12 holiday in honor of him — before being swarmed by Italian media.“It’s a reckoning with the historical injustices that continue to haunt our cities.
“It asserts that the stories we tell and the art we display must reflect the values of equity, inclusivity and recognition of the struggles endured by marginalized communities.” “We have concerns regarding the appropriateness of the agencies identified in alignment with existing efforts and requirements,” Sherman said.Seven others are nominated by the Fine Arts Federation, and the remaining three are representatives from the Metropolitan Museum, the Brooklyn Museum and the NY Public Library.
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