Monument Evaluation in San Francisco

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The City of San Francisco is evaluating roughly 100 monuments to determine whether they should be removed, relocated, or re-interpreted due to not aligning with the city's values. This initiative was sparked by the removal of the 'Early Days' sculpture in 2018 and gained momentum during the racial-justice movement in 2020 following George Floyd's murder.

Key Points

  • Initiated by the removal of the 'Early Days' sculpture in 2018
  • Gained momentum in 2020 during the racial-justice movement post George Floyd's murder
  • Statues of figures like Ulysses S. Grant, St. Junipero Serra, and Francis Scott Key were also targeted for removal
  • Commission established by Mayor London Breed to study and recommend actions regarding statues and monuments

Pros

  • Aligning public monuments with the city's current values
  • Recognizing and addressing historical representations that may be offensive or inappropriate

Cons

  • Controversy and debate surrounding the removal or re-interpretation of historical monuments