Remove The Emancipation Memorial/Freedman Statue

This statue should not exist, it is so offensive.

I ❤️ Lincoln, but seriously! This in no way pays respect to the dignity of the freed slaves.

Has to go!

Come on Boston...

Pretty awful statue

Can we replace this statue with one of the freed slave throwing a brick, or perhaps, fleeing a store with a TV in-hand? It may not be indicative of all the black community - but it is true of some. Just like, what a small number of cops have done versus the vast majority. Was Lincoln perfect? Of course not. Was he a catalyst in bringing about much needed change? Sure. The artist had a choice in portraying the slave pre or post freedom. He chose pre. Does that change who Lincoln was or what he stood for? Think about it ...

WHY would this be ok??? I couldn't imaging having to walk past this every day. This is more symbolic of the superiority complex we have in this country that find us where we are now. These men should be eye to eye shaking hands. That's "emancipation".

Offensive statue

We had the same impression as Mr. Bullock when we 1st viewed it. The design would NOT have passed now

If he's free, why is he still on his knees, with a white man, arm outstretched, towering over him, keeping him from rising up? We don't need any kids, any people, in Boston internalizing this visual. I've lived in this state for 10+ years, but it doesn't take that long to realize that most everyone from this state wants to pretend it's some kind of progressive, intellectual stronghold. If you want that title for yourself, try earning it in today's society. Get rid of this junk as a symbolic step forward and then get to work on the policy changes we need to make this city and state an actual bright spot.

Mr. Bullock, thank you for leading this effort to remove this statue. Although the "intent" of the statue is to show President Lincoln doing something "good" and to represent freedom for enslaved Africans, the image of the statue to African Americans is one of degradation and dehumanization. The statue sends a terrible subliminal message that people of African descent are "lesser" people. This is a another clear example of "symbolic racism" that no African American child should have to look upon and see someone the looks like them in such degrading position. It's time for the derogatory symbolism to go!

If Blacks in Boston want this to be removed, you must respect and give them what they ask–for it is only a reminder of a time that has no relevance to our bright and empowered future.

Yes, by all means, let's remove public symbols of white supremacy. But let's also continue to investigate it in our deep-seated conditioning.

Black lives matter

Thanks for your action. I have found this statue uncomfortable over so many years and am glad you are bringing it the public's attention

Time for such statues to be moved to museums, where their real stories can be posted and discourse can happen, rather that be in the faces of everyone

Also: Faneuil Hall needs to be renamed since Peter Faneuil, a slave trader, should not receive any honor whatsoever.

The man on his knees should be standing facing Lincoln shaking hands with Lincoln and Lincoln should have his other hand on the mans shoulder.

It's time Boston - Recognize your roots!!

Remove or replace the statue to represent the equality that Lincoln is supposed to be supporting.