Look at All These Monuments From Around the World That Honor Those Who Fought Against Slavery
When Haiti unveiled Le Negré Marron statue in 1967, it became a symbol for freedom of black people across the world. The sculpture is a reminder of the rebellion against the French that set the Haitians free.
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The Root
DATE:
August 24, 2017
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https://www.theroot.com/look-at-all-these-monuments-from-around-the-world-that-1798358305
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When Haiti unveiled Le Negré Marron statue in 1967, it became a symbol for freedom of black people across the world. The sculpture is a reminder of the rebellion against the French that set the Haitians free.
The bust depicts a bronze man kneeling on one knee, torso arched, while holding a conch shell at his lips with his left hand, head tilted upward, while the other hand holds a machete at the ground.
American cities and college campuses have removed dozens of Confederate monuments in the last two months, but more than 700 remain. Around the world, there are more than 100 monuments that highlight the resistance against slavery. Here’s a list of the most powerful ones.