Controversial Philadelphia statue removed after George Floyd protests

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A statue of fmr. Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, defaced during a recent protest over George Floyd's death, was removed early Wednesday. Mayor Kenney tweeted 'the statue represented bigotry, hatred, and oppression for too many people, for too long.'

A statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo was removed from its location after protesters demanded it be taken down. Rizzo was a controversial figure who once told voters to "vote white.".

A statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo was removed from its location after protesters demanded it be taken down. Rizzo was a controversial figure who once told voters to "vote white."

 

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MiguelArias_D3 How are you able to serve inn public office being accused of battery and attacking journalist?

the statue did not represent bigotry, Not one person has condemn the killing of a black retire police chief who was gun down. Media and democrats rather blame the president and attack his every move, Proving they don't care about black lives

Please please just KatyTurNBC 🙌 chucktodd is just NOT smart enough to keep up with her. He just slow things down.

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It's back to statues hurt my feelings just like 2016 😂😂😂

This happened in Red China. Changing history to control thought.

Good job

The asylum is open.

Murders up 75% in Philly over the past 5 years which is virtually all black on black crime, no one cares about that but care deeply about this statue.

Impressive ... Thank you 😊

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