Columbus statues have been targeted by protesters across the country amid demonstrations over police violence and racism. In Columbus, Ohio, that's put three statues, plus the city flag and seal, in the crosshairs. WOSUnews
Ginther said the statue will be"removed as soon as possible and placed in storage." The statue arrived as a gift in 1955 from Genoa, Italy, the explorer's birthplace and Columbus' sister city.
The City Hall statue, long the target of local protests, is one of three Christopher Columbus statues in the city. Earlier this week, Columbus State Community College announced it would remove a statue of the Italian explorer that stands on its downtown campus. A third remains in front of the Ohio Statehouse.Tuesday night, following the school's announcement. Similar statues have been targeted by protesters across the country amid demonstrations over police violence and racism.
On Tuesday, City Council president pro tem Elizabeth Brown voiced her support for removing the statues. Sostine Codispoti, the president of the local chapter of the Sons of Italy, disagrees with the decision to remove the statue. “By replacing the statue, we are removing one more barrier to meaningful and lasting change to end systemic racism,” Ginther wrote. “Its removal will allow us to remain focused on critical police reforms and increasing equity in housing, health outcomes, education and employment.”
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