Straight White American Jesus

The Women Who Melted the Lee Statue

Nov 14, 2023
Guest
Jalane Schmidt
Dr. Jalane Schmidt, activist, scholar, and historian fighting to have the statue removed, discusses the legal battles, armed vigilantes, and moral choices surrounding the Lee statue in Charlottesville. She emphasizes the importance of community-driven storytelling, historical research, and transforming the narrative while preserving history.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
The Prolonged Battle over Confederate Statues in Charlottesville
05:05 • 22min
3
Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Moral Choices
27:30 • 5min
4
Transforming Statues: Controversy and Narrative Control
32:38 • 5min
5
Understanding the Importance of Historical Research and Community Organizing
37:20 • 2min
6
The Transformation of a Statue and the Importance of Telling a New Story
38:50 • 3min