Nation Sep 18 Lawsuits to block removal of Confederate memorials dropped in South Carolina Lawsuits filed to stop the removal of memorials to Confederate leaders and a pro-slavery congressman in a South Carolina city have been dropped. By Associated Press
Nation Nov 08 Woman recalls ‘complete terror’ of Charlottesville car attack Nine people who were physically injured or emotionally scarred are suing the rally organizers, alleging they conspired to commit violence. By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press
Nation Sep 07 WATCH: Robert E. Lee statue is removed in Richmond The statue's removal on Wednesday fulfills a vow Gov. Ralph Northam made after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racism. By Sarah Rankin, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press
Nation Jul 09 Charlottesville to remove Confederate monuments Saturday The city said in a news release Friday afternoon that the equestrian statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee as well as a nearby one of Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson will be removed Saturday. By Associated Press
Jun 29 House votes to remove Roger Taney bust, Confederate statues from the Capitol By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill calls for the removal of statues such as those of Jefferson Davis. It would also remove the bust of Roger Taney, the U.S. chief justice who wrote an infamous pro-slavery decision. Continue reading
Feb 23 At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down in 2020, new count finds By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press A new count by the Southern Poverty Law Center finds at least 160 Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020. Continue reading
Dec 21 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue has been removed from the U.S. Capitol By Associated Press A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that has represented Virginia in the U.S. Capitol for 111 years has been removed. Continue reading
Oct 29 Virginia Military Institute to remove statue of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson By Associated Press School spokesman Bill Wyatt said the board also voted Thursday to take several other steps toward addressing issues of diversity. He says the board directed the adoption of a diversity hiring plan and created a permanent diversity office. Continue reading
Oct 23 Confederate monument removed from Alabama courthouse By Associated Press A 115-year-old Confederate monument that's been the subject of protests in Huntsville, Alabama, has been removed from outside a county courthouse. Demonstrators sought the removal amid nationwide protests against racial injustice. Continue reading