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People Attending Removal Of Robert E. Lee Statue In Richmond

Local Black Lives Matter activists Japhari Jones (right) and a man who declined to give his name (left) trade accustions about who is more true to the anti-racism movement following removal of the statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee. The Virginia supreme court ruled last week that the six-story monument could be removed. It has yet to be determined whether the pedestal covered in anti-racism graffiti will be removed given its prominent role in the 2020 anti-racism uprising in Richmond. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#7047378
Date Taken	8 September 2021
Location	N/A
Photographer	Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto

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