[…] The all-black board voted unanimously to bring down the 110-year-old statue…
ALABAMA – A huge change may be on the way to Linn Park. Birmingham’s Parks and Recreation Board voted to remove a monument honoring confederate soldiers and sailors.
Pelham’s original Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy no longer exists. Its gift to the city of Birmingham does. The chapter put a monument celebrating confederate soldiers and sailors in Linn Park in 1905.
“There is nothing offensive about these soldiers standing up for their rights. Just like those who fought for the civil rights. They fought for their rights. There is no flag on it to be offensive. It’s just a monument to war veterans,” said Birmingham Resident Ronald Hagood.
Hagood wants the monument to stay at Linn Park. He’s taking pictures to remember its rightful place.
Sarah Jackson never paid attention to the monument in her 67 years of living in Birmingham. She’s taking the time now to look and finds it offensive. (more…)







