An obelisk in Santa Fe was erected after the Civil War to honor the soldiers who died fighting the Confederacy. Those soldiers also carried out systemic violence against the Navajo and Apache people. The obelisk came down in 2020. We ask: rebuild the past or pave a new future?
Episode 2 - The Cult of Columbus is out now. We explore the mythology and narratives of Columbus in America and how some communities are dismantling and reclaiming those narratives today. #monuments#monumental#columbus
“Of Thee We Sing”, an innovative statue of Marian Anderson (1897-1993) and her powerful 1939 concert at the Lincoln Memorial featured in episode 1 of Monumental. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, link in bio. #monuments#monumental @prxofficial