Richmond Mayor Orders Confederate Statues Be Removed From City Land

Mayor Levar Stoney used emergency powers to remove Confederate statues in Richmond, citing public safety concerns and the risk of COVID-19 spread during protests. He emphasized the need to move past Richmond's Confederate legacy to focus on the future. Statues, including that of Stonewall Jackson, are being stored while their fate is decided. Governor Northam's order to remove a Robert E. Lee statue faces legal challenges.

What reason did Mayor Levar Stoney give for using his emergency powers to remove Confederate statues?

• To beautify the city

• To prevent public safety threats

• To comply with federal law

• To increase tourism

What concern did Stoney express about the large gatherings during protests?

• They might cause traffic congestion

• They increase the risk of COVID-19 spread

• They could damage city property

• They could lead to increased crime

What was the symbolic impact of the Confederate statues according to Stoney?

• They enhance the city's architecture

• They promote cultural diversity

• They inspire historical interest

• They cast a shadow on the dreams of children of color

What will happen to the removed statues while their fate is decided?

• They will be melted down

• They will be displayed in a museum

• They will be placed in storage

• They will be auctioned off

What legal action affected the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue?

• A federal mandate

• A public referendum

• A judge blocked the removal

• A city council vote