Paintings have been removed, statues have been relocated, and university traditions have been banned. But will it actually solve the issue of racism? In this episode, Brian Fisher addresses the pitfalls of trying to re-write or erase history, and why it doesn't solve the heart of the issue: human dignity. Helpful resources: KATV-TV (Little Rock, Arkansas statue): https://katv.com/news/local/city-of-little-rock-city-boards-up-the-confederate-statue-at-macarthur-park CNN (Robert E. Lee statue court case): https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/18/us/richmond-suit-robert-lee-statue-trnd/index.html Roll Call (Capitol statues removal effort): https://www.rollcall.com/2020/06/10/pelosi-wants-11-confederate-statues-removed-from-capitol/ Fox News (Capitol statues and paintings removal effort; Sen. Booker quote): https://www.foxnews.com/politics/missouri-sen-roy-blunt-blocks-remove-confederate-statues-from-capitol-bill Politico (Capitol statues and paintings removal effort; Speaker Pelosi quote): https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/18/nancy-pelosi-removes-paintings-of-confederate-leaders-328476 ESPN (University of Florida chant): https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29329250/university-florida-putting-end-gator-bait-cheer-band-performance-due-racist-history Ferris State University (Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia, Alligator Bait): https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/question/2013/may.htm The Gainesville Sun (University of Florida chant; Lawrence Wright quotes): https://www.gainesville.com/sports/20200618/wright-disagrees-with-fuchsrsquo-decision-on-cheer NPR (University of Georgia marching band): https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/06/18/880207545/georgia-marching-band-drops-song-from-gone-with-the-wind-for-georgia-on-my-mind USA Today (Lady A name change): https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/06/16/lady-antebellum-name-change-blues-singer-band-connect-lady-dispute/3197200001/ Questions or comments about the show? We love hearing from you! Questions@TheHumanElementShow.com The post Re-writing History appeared first on The Human Element with Brian Fisher.
