Press Releases

August 2017

08/18/17

Democrats introduce a host of bills to take down Confederate monuments
08/18/17

Battle joined to strip Confederate names from military bases
08/18/17

Pol urges House to approve relabeling of Brooklyn streets named after Confederate generals
08/17/17

Dem to introduce bill forcing Pentagon to change Confederate base, street names
08/17/17

The Number—and Locations—of Confederate Monuments in the U.S. Prove How Much Work We Have Left to Do
08/17/17

Democrats aim to force Pentagon to strip Confederate leaders from Army base names
08/17/17

De Blasio says NYC will review ‘symbols of hate’ on city property
08/17/17

Democrats move to strip military bases of Confederate names
08/17/17

Confederate names on Fort Hamilton streets could be removed under proposed bill
08/17/17

Church of the Generals takes down plaque honoring Confederate leader
08/17/17

Caribbean pols strongly condemn hate, violence in Charlottesville
08/17/17

Trump’s words disappoint Brooklyn Teen Republican Club
08/17/17

Bay Ridge Church Removes Plaques Honoring Confederate General Robert E. Lee (Updated)
08/17/17

Trump Charlottesville fallout continues
08/17/17

Congresswoman Clarke Introduces Federal Legislation to Remove Confederate Monuments from Military Bases
08/16/17

Two plaques honoring Robert E. Lee in Brooklyn will be removed
08/16/17

New York pols push to remove Confederate street names in Brooklyn (updated)
08/16/17

Charlottesville Leads To Increased Call To Strip NYC Of Confederate Honors
08/16/17

Gov. Cuomo urges Army to rename Confederate streets in Brooklyn in wake of Charlottesville violence
08/16/17

NY governor asks Army to reconsider Confederate street names after Charlottesville