Virginia Governor Announces Removal Of Robert E. Lee Statue

The video discusses the decision to remove the statue of General Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia, following unrest over George Floyd's death. Governor Northam has ordered the statue's removal and storage while engaging the community to decide its future. The video highlights the importance of removing symbols of racism but emphasizes that it is only a step towards addressing deeper societal inequities. It presents differing views on Confederate statues, with some seeing them as historical records and others as symbols of racism. Richmond's Mayor Levar Stoney plans to introduce an ordinance to remove all Confederate monuments on Monument Ave.

What event led to the decision to remove the statue of General Robert E. Lee?

• A historical anniversary celebration

• A natural disaster in Richmond

• Unrest in Richmond over George Floyd's death

• The election of a new governor

What does Governor Northam emphasize about the removal of the statue?

• It is unnecessary and should be stopped

• It is an important step but not a complete solution

• It is a final solution to historical issues

• It will solve all problems of inequality

What is the main reason protesters want the statue removed?

• It is too expensive to maintain

• It is blocking traffic

• It represents a history of racism

• It is a safety hazard

What argument do some people make in favor of keeping Confederate statues?

• They are symbols of peace

• They attract tourists

• They are part of the historical record

• They are beautiful works of art

What action is Richmond's Mayor planning regarding Confederate monuments?

• To relocate them to a museum

• To restore them

• To ignore the issue

• To introduce an ordinance to remove them