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To: City of Savannah
Removal / relocation of Confederate monuments in the city of Savannah
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This petition is in support of the removal / relocation of Confederate monuments and those of wealthy plantation owners in Forsyth Park. Tell Mayor Van Johnson, the Aldermen's and the City Council that we are ready to move forward for change in Savannah.
Why is this important?
All over the United States we are witnessing the negative impact of Confederate monuments aimed at controlling the narrative of history and attempting to perpetuate notions of white supremacy. These monuments were originally installed to revise the history of the Confederacy as an honorable cause fostering false ideologies by a small group of wealthy donors. Although we do acknowledge they represent a piece of history, they are by no means an honest nor accurate depiction of everyones history. By removing the statues, we are making the public space a space for all people in the community to take pride. We are also making a statement that Black people are welcome and racism will not be perpetuated, nor tolerated in Savannah. Please sign this petition to remove and relocate the monument!