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Monument Inscription Covered in Tyrrell County | Raleigh News
In Tyrrell County, North Carolina, a Confederate monument outside the courthouse sparked a landmark legal battle after its inscription—“In appreciation of our faithful slaves”—was challenged by descendants of enslaved people. The plaintiffs argued the phrase wasn’t just offensive, but actively endorsed slavery and signaled racial discrimination. A judge rejected the county’s attempt to dismiss the case, and in a historic settlement, the offending text was covered with a steel plate, effectively silencing the message while leaving the monument intact. Research showed that Black residents felt…
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