Statues are falling one after another - from Colston to Churchill to Columbus.

We reported this yesterday and asked you why&nbsp;India should not rethink its symbols of hate.

A lot of you appreciated our report, but some of you questioned whether we are trying to instigate violence.

No, we are not. We are reporting, raising relevant questions and addressing tough subjects. This is the beauty of a free press. This is what makes a democracy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/topple-the-racists-a-map-showing-all-of-the-racist-statues-in-britain-305219">Also read|&nbsp;'Topple the Racists': A map showing all of the 'racist' statues in Britain</a>

India is one, as are the countries where the statues are falling. If the people of some countries are raising their voice against prejudice, if they want to do away with injustice, how are they wrong? Unless, of course, there is violence and bloodshed -- which is always wrong.

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-more-statues-fall-as-anti-racism-protests-spread-305244/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

The protest against racism continues as we speak. The demonstrators are attacking symbols of hate. More statues have been damaged and torn down -- three&nbsp;of Christopher Columbus in Virginia, Boston and Minnesota.

In Boston, the statue of Columbus was beheaded.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-edward-colston-statue-retrieved-as-many-more-monuments-set-to-be-reviewed-305056">Also read|&nbsp;UK: Edward Colston statue retrieved as many more monuments set to be reviewed</a>

Why Columbus? In schools, we were taught he discovered the new world. Sure. No one is taking that away from him, but the discoverer apparently also brought racism to America.

Spray-painted on one of the damaged statues are the words "Columbus represents genocide".

In Virginia, demonstrators tore down a monument of Jefferson Davis. He was the President of the confederate states -- the states that promoted slavery, racism and oppression of the Blacks.

Statues of Confederate&nbsp;soldiers were beheaded in Portsmouth. A few hours later, one of the structures was pulled down.

In England, authorities removed the statue of Robert Baden-Powell. He was once considered among the 13-most influential Britons in the 20th century. Then came the Black Lives Matter movement, and turns out Powell was racist, a supporter of Nazi Germany and fascist too.

In Belgium, a statue of Leopold II was daubed with paint and another was sprayed with graffiti.

An online petition against the King has passed 64,000 signatures, which says Leopold killed more than 10 million Congolese. This was during his 23-year reign over the colony.

These falling statues are telling us stories we had never heard of, at least most of us did not. How many of us had heard of Edward Colston, and that he transported 84,000 slaves from Africa to America?

His statue, by the way, has been fished out of the water in Bristol. How many of us took note of Churchill's racism, or heard of Robert Milligan?

Truth does not trigger violence, the suppression of truth does.

Statues are falling one after another - from Colston to Churchill to Columbus. We reported this yesterday and asked you why India should not rethink its symbols of hate.

Statues are falling one after another - from Colston to Churchill to Columbus. We reported this yesterday and asked you why India should not rethink its symbols of hate. A lot of you appreciated our report, but some of you questioned whether we are trying to instigate violence. No, we are not. We are reporting, raising relevant questions and addressing tough subjects. This is the beauty of a free press. This is what makes a democracy. Also read| 'Topple the Racists': A map showing all of the 'racist' statues in Britain India is one, as are the countries where the statues are falling. If the people of some countries are raising their voice against prejudice, if they want to do away with injustice, how are they wrong? Unless, of course, there is violence and bloodshed -- which is always wrong. The protest against racism continues as we speak. The demonstrators are attacking symbols of hate. More statues have been damaged and torn down -- three of Christopher Columbus in Virginia, Boston and Minnesota. In Boston, the statue of Columbus was beheaded. Also read| UK: Edward Colston statue retrieved as many more monuments set to be reviewed Why Columbus? In schools, we were taught he discovered the new world. Sure. No one is taking that away from him, but the discoverer apparently also brought racism to America. Spray-painted on one of the damaged statues are the words "Columbus represents genocide". In Virginia, demonstrators tore down a monument of Jefferson Davis. He was the President of the confederate states -- the states that promoted slavery, racism and oppression of the Blacks. Statues of Confederate soldiers were beheaded in Portsmouth. A few hours later, one of the structures was pulled down. In England, authorities removed the statue of Robert Baden-Powell. He was once considered among the 13-most influential Britons in the 20th century. Then came the Black Lives Matter movement, and turns out Powell was racist, a supporter of Nazi Germany and fascist too. In Belgium, a statue of Leopold II was daubed with paint and another was sprayed with graffiti. An online petition against the King has passed 64,000 signatures, which says Leopold killed more than 10 million Congolese. This was during his 23-year reign over the colony. These falling statues are telling us stories we had never heard of, at least most of us did not. How many of us had heard of Edward Colston, and that he transported 84,000 slaves from Africa to America? His statue, by the way, has been fished out of the water in Bristol. How many of us took note of Churchill's racism, or heard of Robert Milligan? Truth does not trigger violence, the suppression of truth does.

Suppression of truth triggers violence - falling statues tell a story

Anti-racism protestors have drawn up a "hit list" of dozens of monuments across the country they believe should be removed - including one in Cambridge.

Black Lives Matter supporters have produced an interactive map called ‘Topple the Racists' which identifies where controversial statues and memorials stand.

'Topple The Racists' has identified dozens of landmarks from Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert's Bodmin Beacon to Lord Kitchener's memorial in the Orkney Islands that they say need to be removed 'so that Britain can finally face the truth about its past'.

The May 25 killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the global wave of anti-racist protests that followed has reignited a campaign to remove statues and other symbols honouring Confederate leaders.

Many defend the monuments as tributes to the war dead and part of the country's history, and vigorously oppose their removal despite their association with slavery and racism.

Anti-racism protestors have drawn up a "hit list" of dozens of monuments across the country they believe should be removed - including one in Cambridge. Black Lives Matter supporters have produced an interactive map called ‘Topple the Racists' which identifies where controversial statues and memorials stand.

Anti-racism protestors have drawn up a "hit list" of dozens of monuments across the country they believe should be removed - including one in Cambridge. Black Lives Matter supporters have produced an interactive map called ‘Topple the Racists' which identifies where controversial statues and memorials stand. 'Topple The Racists' has identified dozens of landmarks from Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert's Bodmin Beacon to Lord Kitchener's memorial in the Orkney Islands that they say need to be removed 'so that Britain can finally face the truth about its past'. The May 25 killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the global wave of anti-racist protests that followed has reignited a campaign to remove statues and other symbols honouring Confederate leaders. Many defend the monuments as tributes to the war dead and part of the country's history, and vigorously oppose their removal despite their association with slavery and racism.

'Topple the Racists': A map showing all of the 'racist' statues in Britain

topple-the-racists

Topple The Racists, News on Topple The Racists, stories on Topple The Racists, articles on Topple The Racists, Topple The Racists stories at Wion, Topple The Racists news, Topple The Racists latest news

topple the-racists

Suppression of truth triggers violence - falling statues tell a story

'Topple the Racists': A map showing all of the 'racist' statues in Britain