Confederate monument removed from Alabama courthouse

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Source: ABC News

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- A 115-year-old Confederate monument that was the subject of protests in Alabama this year was removed from outside a county courthouse early Friday.

News outlets reported that a small group of onlookers cheered at the Madison County Courthouse in Huntsville as crews took away the stone memorial, which was topped by the likeness of a soldier, in pieces. Music blasted during part of the work.

“I’m speechless, literally speechless. It’s an amazing time for our culture and for people of all colors. I’m excited that I’m able to watch this event happen during this time,” said Joretha Wright.

Demonstrators sought its removal amid nationwide protests against racial injustice following the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota in May. City and county officials went back and forth over legal authority to take it down.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/confederate-monument-removed-alabama-courthouse-73784106?cid=clicksource_4380645_4_heads_hero_live_headlines_hed

[jaxexpat]

1. Bring them all down. Cease the lying lies. the scratching at the scab.

[Sherman A1]

2. Good

[Mazeltov Cocktail]

3. Put it in the scrap heap next to Roy Moore's Ten Commandments...

[ThoughtCriminal]

4. I grew up in Huntsville (60s-70s)

It was generally more progressive than most of the state.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. Good

[BadGimp]

6. There is gonna be some Triggered Good Ole Boys in Bama...