WISH CNY Publicly Speaks in Favor of Replacing Monument
Replace Columbus statue to make amends to the Onondaga (Guest Opinion by WISH CNY and NOON)
“After decades of concern from diverse community members, and increasing attention in the past several years, our city is finally in the process of replacing the Columbus statue in the center of downtown with a broader display honoring all those who have contributed to Syracuse, including Italian-Americans and the Onondaga People. Unfortunately, a small, vocal and well-funded group of Italian-Americans continue to resist the ongoing community-led changes. While total agreement on important projects is ideal, we must continue to work together based upon the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. These grounding principles have emerged from more than three years of discussions to help us build a better Syracuse for all.”
