Petition calls to replace Confederate monument with Boseman statue

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Thousands have signed an online petition calling for a statue of the late Chadwick Boseman to replace a Confederate memorial in his hometown of Anderson, South Carolina. The "Black Panther" actor died Friday at the age of 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer.

The change.org petition is requesting the removal of a Confederate memorial located in front of the Anderson County Court House. The petition has amassed more than 40,000 signatures as of Wednesday, with a current goal of 50,000.

"He opened many doors for many young Black people with his leading roles in movies such as 'Black Panther' or 'Marshall.' It is only natural that his hometown honors what he did," wrote the petition's creator, listed only as "Anderson Citizen" on the site. The petition added, "Anderson needs to honor a citizen that inspired millions. Anderson needs Chadwick Boseman, may he rest in peace."

According to CBS affiliate WCSC-TV, the petition was created by DeAndre Weaver. He graduated from the city's Anderson University this past spring with a degree in acting, according to the school's website.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/petition-calls-to-replace-confederate-monument-with-boseman-statue/ar-BB18E5ra?li=BBnb7Kz

[still_one]

1. That makes no sense. How about some of our great civil rights leaders, MLK, John Lewis, etc

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[empedocles]

2. In an Election year no less

[Retrograde]

3. My own belief

is that names shouldn't be changed, statues erected, or other forms of public memorials put in place until the honoree has been dead for at least 20 years.