Confederate Monuments Are Coming Down

Confederate monuments are being removed—both officially and unofficially—across the U.S. In US news and current events today, Americans are toppling statues that glorify white supremacy. A statue of Confederate leader Jefferson Davis was torn down in Virginia. Davis served as president of the Confederacy during the Civil War, defending states’ rights to own and enslave human beings. For more world news and stories on social justice issues, subscribe to NowThis News. #ConfederateStatues #BLM #News #NowThis #NowThisNews