Confederate statues were erected 40-50 years after the Civil War, as symbols to promote white supremacy and hatred. Here in Rockdale County, there is a Confederate monument located in front of the Rockdale County Courthouse, which needs to be removed immediately! This monument is a symbol of racism and hate, which is not reflective of the Rockdale County community. In light of the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many other names, many of these statues have been removed by local officials or forcefully torn down by protestors. The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners have been contacted about the monument, but have yet to take any action.

This is our community, and we must come together to demand that this statue is removed. The removal of this statue will bring us one step closer to healing as a community. Taking down this monument isn't only for us but also for each and every person who was enslaved and tortured. For 400 plus years, Africans-Americans have been undervalued, underestimated, and marginalized. I ask that you take a stand with me to let our Board of Commissioners know that Black Lives Matter.

Please sign this petition to remove the confederate monument and show the nation that Rockdale County stands for racial equality and justice!