Thursday morning, San Francisco's Rec and Park crews took down the statue of Christopher Columbus at Coit Tower. The San Francisco Arts Commission put out a statement saying,
At this important time in our country, we are all examining the ways in which institutional and structural racism permeate our society. Public art is no exception. In cities across the US, many historic monuments are being taken down because the actions and ideas symbolized do not deserve to be venerated. Representation matters. That’s why we can, and should, continue to create artwork that reflects our values, and the diverse communities we serve.
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