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- The University of Wisconsin-Madison student government approved a resolution calling for the removal of a statue of Abraham Lincoln on campus.
- The resolution states that the statue “serve[s] as remnants of this school’s history of white supremacy.”
The University of Wisconsin-Madison student government unanimously voted in favor of a resolution that calls for the removal of the Abraham Lincoln statue on campus.
In June, Campus Reformreported that UW-Madison would not remove the Lincoln statue despite students’ calls in favor of doing so. In September, a petition titled “BIPOC Demands for the University of Wisconsin-Madison” garnered more than 3,000 signatures. The first demand states, “Remove the Abraham Lincoln monument located at the top of Bascom Hill and replace it with someone who stands for the justice of all people.”
Students argue that President Lincoln was "anti-Black,” "anti-Native” and “not pro-Black."
Following these calls to remove the statue, a resolution was introduced to the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) Student Council advocating for the removal of the Lincoln statue on campus.
...moreIn June, Campus Reformreported that UW-Madison would not remove the Lincoln statue despite students’ calls in favor of doing so. In September, a petition titled “BIPOC Demands for the University of Wisconsin-Madison” garnered more than 3,000 signatures. The first demand states, “Remove the Abraham Lincoln monument located at the top of Bascom Hill and replace it with someone who stands for the justice of all people.”
Students argue that President Lincoln was "anti-Black,” "anti-Native” and “not pro-Black."
Following these calls to remove the statue, a resolution was introduced to the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) Student Council advocating for the removal of the Lincoln statue on campus.
Ken Notes: I edit this news archive, and wanted to weigh in as editor with an opinion. There is a history to be remembered regarding our past successes, failures, opinions, and beliefs. To suggest a historical figure has to be perfect by our current standards would suggest that no statue could be on display, Lincoln - out, Martin Luther King - out, founding fathers - out, leaders in the civil rights movement out.
I would suggest that the Student government at the UW would be better served by requesting more statues be included on campus rather than fewer. I would strongly support Vel Phillips, Father Groppi, Lloyd Barbee, Marilyn Morheuser, Vada Harris, and more. There is work to be done but our motto is Forward and that is the direction we need to be moving...
Please note my opinions are mine, not those of the T1W Conference, it`s sponsors, presenters or affiliates.
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