Florence Branch NAACP Opposes Placement Of Statue Of Former Confederate Lt. Governor On The Grounds Of The Florence County Museum
In an era where most progressive communities are moving away from displaying Confederate Reliquary, the Florence County Council by majority vote has decided to place the statue of the former Confederate Lt. Governor William W. Harllee on the grounds of the taxpayer funded Florence County Museum. This decision comes after the Museum’s duly appointed Board voted not to accept this statue four years ago.
This decision is an afront to the African-American Community and the Greater Florence Community. Insensitive decisions such as this serves no purpose beyond widening the gulf that currently exists in this country. We are asking like minded citizens to express your concerns about this decision to your County Councilman.
The Florence County NAACP on Facebook: facebook.com/flobranchnaacp.
Florence County Council members:
District 1, Jason Springs
District 2, Roger M. Poston
District 3, Dr. Alphonso Bradley
District 4, Jerry W. Yarborough
District 5, Kent C. Caudle
District 6, Stoney C. ‘Toney’ Moore
District 7, Reverend Waymon Mumford
District 8, Frank J. “Buddy” Brand, Vice Chairman
District 9, Willard Dorriety, Jr., Chairman
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