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Ask organizations not to hold events in confederate parks in Charlottesville.
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Well meaning organizations are holding festivals and events in parks with confederate statues. Let's ask these groups to hold heir festivals and events in other parks where everyone can feel respected and welcomed.
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December 14, 2016
The momentum behind this petition is proving that these organizations can no longer ignore the toxic environment they sustain through their choice of venue. It is time for them to stop honoring these relics of hate and move their events to spaces that actually respect the community.
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FIND A NEW SPOT. WE DONT NEED THIS HISTORY HANGING OVER OUR COMMUNITY GATHERINGS.
its time we stop using these spaces for fun events. way too much baggage here for a festival.
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Let's find something else for Cville to glorify.
Let's gather in places that weren't dedicated by the KKK!
All welcome or shut it down.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Ask organizations not to hold events in confederate parks in Charlottesville.
Final supporters
Well meaning organizations are holding festivals and events in parks with confederate statues. Let's ask these groups to hold heir festivals and events in other parks where everyone can feel respected and welcomed.
Updates
December 14, 2016
The momentum behind this petition is proving that these organizations can no longer ignore the toxic environment they sustain through their choice of venue. It is time for them to stop honoring these relics of hate and move their events to spaces that actually respect the community.
7 Comments
moving the events seems like common sense. hope the organizers listen.
FIND A NEW SPOT. WE DONT NEED THIS HISTORY HANGING OVER OUR COMMUNITY GATHERINGS.
its time we stop using these spaces for fun events. way too much baggage here for a festival.
Thank you
Let's find something else for Cville to glorify.
Let's gather in places that weren't dedicated by the KKK!
All welcome or shut it down.
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moving the events seems like common sense. hope the organizers listen.