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Chicago’s Monuments Don’t Tell Full History

Chicago’s Monuments Don’t Tell Full History

City Cast Chicago

April 5, 202112m 23s

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Show Notes

Chicago’s public monuments have been a flashpoint in the fight against systemic racism. Last July, protesters tried to topple a statue of Christopher Columbus in Grant Park. Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded by unceremoniously removing the statue in the middle of the night. The city also created a committee to review the Columbus statue and 40 other Chicago monuments. Though it was formed months ago, the committee has its first public meeting on Wednesday. Jennifer Scott is a co-chair of the the Chicago Monuments Project. She talks with Jacoby about their work so far.

Guest: Jennifer Scott, Co-Chair, Chicago Monuments Project

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