Scenarios about 'Monument Avenue'
A historic boulevard in Richmond, Virginia, known for its grand homes and controversial Confederate statues erected between 1890 and 1929. Monument Avenue became a cultural flashpoint in debates about historical memory, with most Confederate monuments removed in 2020-2021 amid nationwide racial justice protests. The avenue represents America's ongoing struggle with commemorating complex historical figures and reconciling with its legacy of slavery and Civil War.
What If Richmond Took a Different Approach to Confederate Monuments?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Richmond, Virginia implemented an early strategy of contextualization and reconciliation with its Confederate monuments, potentially transforming America's discourse around historical memory and racial justice.