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Thanks for your answers, understand there is further reading out there, but I was interested in other's opinions on here so asked! The statue thing was more about possibly differences in how the current protests are playing out / beginning in US/UK. I found it interesting. (Then I see about the Columbus statue in Virginia today). Have been following the protests, but wasn't sure if this thread was for discussing that news or a more general overview of the subject.
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Why has attacking/removing historical statues become a focal point in this country versus a very current-focus of what has happened in the States? Well what is happening in the states can be traced all the way back to the white men and women of England who prospered out of slave trade - does time make the crimes less horrific?
Why has that particular action struck a nerve in the way it appears to? The fact the families of those slave traders have been paid billions in reparations by the UK tax payers and are celebrated as leaders or great philanthropists. Jeff Epstein gave a lot of money to charities, maybe we erect a statue of him?
What political change do you think/hope will result from BLM in general? I think you have to be hopeful but there is enough evidence in the past to show that this won't be a radical/revolution.
Honestly I think there is more than enough material to answer these questions, so I'd default to suggesting you do that