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City removes Christopher Columbus statue from Chicago park amid ongoing protests
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City removes Christopher Columbus statue from Chicago park amid ongoing protests
Description
July 24, 2020
A second statue of Christopher Columbus was removed in Chicago, Illinois Friday morning. The removal of the second statue from Arrigo Park happened hours after the first statue was removed from Grant Park.
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City removes Christopher Columbus statue from Chicago park amid ongoing protests02:29 | July 24, 2020
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Ohio protestors demand justice after police reportedly killed a Black man02:35 | July 3, 2022
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Bodycam footage of officers killing a Black man released by Ohio police06:34 | July 3, 2022
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Juneteenth commemorated across Texas cities with symbolic walks and celebrations01:33 | June 19, 2022
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The Morning Show: January 3145:45 | January 31, 2022
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Jully Black opens up about the Black change makers in her life.04:57 | January 31, 2022
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Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: All 3 defendants found guilty of killing unarmed Black man02:17 | November 24, 2021
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Jury finds Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts02:16 | November 19, 2021
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Kyle Rittenhouse collapses in court as not guilty verdict read aloud01:33 | November 19, 2021
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Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Teen argues self-defence as case takes an unusual turn01:50 | November 11, 2021
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Monday motivation with Jully Black: Using your voice for political-social change05:19 | August 30, 2021
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Optimism and skepticism about progress on racial justice one year after George Floyd’s murder02:42 | May 25, 2021
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George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, Harris at the White House to push for police reform02:34 | May 25, 2021
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Congressman Hakeem Jeffries call for policing act on 1st anniversary of George Floyd’s murder01:40 | May 25, 2021
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Remembering George Floyd with ’46 For George’ cycling initiative03:23 | May 25, 2021
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Breonna Taylor death: U.S. Justice Department opens investigation into Louisville police practices01:16 | April 26, 2021
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Minneapolis residents relieved Derek Chavin found guilty of George Floyd’s death02:04 | April 21, 2021
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Hope that Derek Chauvin’s conviction is turning point in racial justice02:18 | April 21, 2021
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Derek Chauvin guilty: AG Garland announces civil investigation into Minneapolis Police Department04:47 | April 21, 2021
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Cheers in Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict01:21 | April 20, 2021
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Closing arguments begin in trial for former Minneapolis officer accused of killing George Floyd03:42 | April 19, 2021
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The fight for racial equality after George Floyd’s death04:02 | April 1, 2021
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George Floyd case: Trial for ex-officer Derek Chauvin begins03:19 | March 29, 2021
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Floyd family attorney says trial will reveal ‘how far America has come’02:09 | March 29, 2021
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Jury selection begins in the trail for former officer accused of murdering George Floyd04:07 | March 8, 2021
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Trial set to begin for officer accused of murdering George Floyd02:25 | March 7, 2021
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Civil rights attorney says police reform could be President Biden’s ‘permanent legacy’01:45 | March 7, 2021
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Drag Queen Tynomi Banks talks about her collaboration with Black Lives Matter04:16 | February 16, 2021
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Black-only online spaces allow for safe expression03:16 | February 15, 2021
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After months of racial reckoning, what has actually changed?03:53 | February 10, 2021
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Black artists say they’ve seen change in their industry since George Floyd protests02:26 | February 9, 2021
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NFL champion Tom Brady revered for winning his 7th Super Bowl title02:32 | February 8, 2021
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City removes Christopher Columbus statue from Chicago park amid ongoing protests02:29 | July 24, 2020
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Ohio protestors demand justice after police reportedly killed a Black man02:35 | July 3, 2022
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Bodycam footage of officers killing a Black man released by Ohio police06:34 | July 3, 2022
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Juneteenth commemorated across Texas cities with symbolic walks and celebrations01:33 | June 19, 2022
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The Morning Show: January 3145:45 | January 31, 2022
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Jully Black opens up about the Black change makers in her life.04:57 | January 31, 2022
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Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: All 3 defendants found guilty of killing unarmed Black man02:17 | November 24, 2021
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Jury finds Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts02:16 | November 19, 2021
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Kyle Rittenhouse collapses in court as not guilty verdict read aloud01:33 | November 19, 2021
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Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Teen argues self-defence as case takes an unusual turn01:50 | November 11, 2021
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Monday motivation with Jully Black: Using your voice for political-social change05:19 | August 30, 2021
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Optimism and skepticism about progress on racial justice one year after George Floyd’s murder02:42 | May 25, 2021
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George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, Harris at the White House to push for police reform02:34 | May 25, 2021
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Congressman Hakeem Jeffries call for policing act on 1st anniversary of George Floyd’s murder01:40 | May 25, 2021
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Remembering George Floyd with ’46 For George’ cycling initiative03:23 | May 25, 2021
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Breonna Taylor death: U.S. Justice Department opens investigation into Louisville police practices01:16 | April 26, 2021
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Minneapolis residents relieved Derek Chavin found guilty of George Floyd’s death02:04 | April 21, 2021
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Hope that Derek Chauvin’s conviction is turning point in racial justice02:18 | April 21, 2021
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Derek Chauvin guilty: AG Garland announces civil investigation into Minneapolis Police Department04:47 | April 21, 2021
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Cheers in Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict01:21 | April 20, 2021
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Closing arguments begin in trial for former Minneapolis officer accused of killing George Floyd03:42 | April 19, 2021
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The fight for racial equality after George Floyd’s death04:02 | April 1, 2021
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George Floyd case: Trial for ex-officer Derek Chauvin begins03:19 | March 29, 2021
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Floyd family attorney says trial will reveal ‘how far America has come’02:09 | March 29, 2021
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Jury selection begins in the trail for former officer accused of murdering George Floyd04:07 | March 8, 2021
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Civil rights attorney says police reform could be President Biden’s ‘permanent legacy’01:45 | March 7, 2021
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City removes Christopher Columbus statue from Chicago park amid ongoing protests
Description
July 24, 2020
A second statue of Christopher Columbus was removed in Chicago, Illinois Friday morning. The removal of the second statue from Arrigo Park happened hours after the first statue was removed from Grant Park.
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