Statue Of Confederate Robert E. Lee Taken Down In Virginia

In Richmond, VA, the 21-foot statue of Robert E. Lee was removed after legal delays. Governor Ralph Northam had announced its removal following George Floyd's murder, but lawsuits stalled the process until Virginia's Supreme Court ruled against them, citing changed state values. The statue's removal sparked mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a step forward and others lamenting its impact on tourism. The statue is now in storage, while the pedestal remains, pending public input on the site's future.

What event prompted Virginia's governor to announce plans to remove the statue of Robert E. Lee?

What was the ruling of Virginia's Supreme Court regarding the lawsuits to keep the statue?

How did some people react to the removal of the statue?

What will happen to the pedestal of the statue after its removal?

What role does Governor Northam believe public input will play in the future of the space where the statue stood?