Virginia Attack Aftermath Democrats defend monuments removal
Democratic leaders including Sen. Cardin and former Sec. Jeh Johnson say Confederate statues became rallying points for white supremacists and should come down for public safety. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and Sen. Kaine push reevaluation of Statuary Hall choices citing Washington and Lee.
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Descendants urge removal of Confederate Memorial at Arlington
A group of twenty-two Ezekiel descendants across the United States ask Arlington National Cemetery to remove the 32 foot Confederate Memorial. They call Confederate symbols racist and note Moses Ezekiel as their ancestor despite his work’s legacy. The monument, placed in 1914 and funded by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, depicts Rebel soldiers and enslaved people.
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Falwell Jr and Huckabee defend Trump on Charlottesville remarks
Falwell Jr. and Huckabee rebut criticisms of President Trump after he blamed both sides for Charlottesville violence. Falwell said Trump is not racist and speaks from the heart, while Huckabee urged support for Trump, saying the faith community stands by him and opposes efforts to dislodge him.
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Trump to outline Afghanistan strategy from Fort Myer
President Trump will announce a “path forward” on U S military strategy in Afghanistan from Fort Myer Virginia in a prime time address. The plan may involve sending about 3800 additional troops to augment 8400 and could include private contractors as an alternative.
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Dick Gregory dies at 84 veteran comedian and activist
Dick Gregory, a pioneering African American comedian and civil rights activist, died Saturday night in Washington, D.C., at age 84. He rose in the 1960s with nightclub success for white audiences, spoke against segregation, and later worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders. He published an autobiography Ntobiography in 1964 and released several spoken word albums before dedicating much of his career to activism, including antiwar and anti-apartheid efforts.
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