December 12, 2024

Monumental decision: Should it stay or should it go?

Debates about removing confederate monuments are increasing nationally, and the debate has now extended to the University of Tampa, community, where discussions have continued. Tampa Bay has been removing several such Confederate statues and monuments, and there still has not been a consensus between both sides. Some believe that heritage is important and to remove the monuments would be an erasure of history, while others believe they are testaments to a history of hatred and bigotry.

Monumental decision: Should it stay or should it go?