ROBERT E. LEE ON MONUMENT AVENUE IN RICHMOND, VA

Robert E. Lee and his Confederate Allies praised on Monument Avenue in Richmond, VA. Richmond became the capital of the Confederacy in 1861. I took this photo on July 25th, 2021 at 12:08pm and this is how it made me feel:

I was sad for the list of names of black people wrongfully killed - but I was rejoicing in the vandalism. This vandalism is a slap in the face to what this monument represents. This vandalism is a slap in the face to white supremacy. This vandalism is a slap in the face to a city, state, and nation that doesn't see why memorializing oppressors is fucked up. This vandalism is a mourning cry and a rejoicing cheer all in one.

This monument was removed on September 8, 2021 but we will never forget what once stood and we will never forget who is still fighting.  

This canvas print has a vivid, fade-resistant print.
• Acid-free, PH-neutral, poly-cotton base
• 20.5 mil (0.5 mm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
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