controversial statues

New Britain is the latest community in the state to consider the fate of its Christopher Columbus statue. From the streets of New Britain to outside City Hall, dozens demanded the Christopher Columbus statue in McCabe Park be immediately taken down Wednesday. “I truly hope the will of the people is heard,” said Alicia Strong, New Britain Racial Justice Coalition…

Some want the statue removed now but city leaders say it’s something that needs to be thoroughly considered.

A controversial statue of Christopher Columbus was removed from Wooster Square amid protests and counterprotests

The New London City Council has voted to permanently remove the city’s Christopher Columbus statue. New London Mayor Michael Passero decided to remove the statue last week to protect it from more potential vandalism. It was taken down on Sunday. At a virtual meeting Tuesday, more than 60 spoke before city councilors passed an ordinance stating that the statue will…

The city of New London decided that its Christopher Columbus statue will never stand on public land again

The city of New London decided that its Christopher Columbus statue will never stand on public land again

The Christopher Columbus statue has stood in New Haven’s Wooster Square Park for more than 125 years as a symbol of success and achievement for many Italian Americans. Now Italian-American community groups in New Haven say it should come down. A decision that some aren’t happy about.   “This is a real shame. This is a point of pride...

There is a heated debate in New Haven over the future of a statue of Christopher Columbus

Italian community leaders are taking steps to remove the Christopher Columbus Statue from Wooster Square Park as other community leaders call for it, according to the mayor’s office. The debate over what to do with such statues is one playing out in cities across the country. While some, especially in the Italian-American community, view Columbus as a historic icon,...

Thousands of people signed a petition to remove a Christopher Columbus statue from the city of New London