North Carolina prisons rename locales over racist histories
The changes go into effect next week.
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/ The Charlotte City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a recommendation to rename streets that honor Confederate soldiers, segregationists or people who played a prominent role in advancing white supremacy. Streets that could be renamed include Stonewall Street and West Hill Street uptown and Morrison Boulevard in south Charlotte. #CLTCC has unanimously voted to approve recommendations to rename streets that honor Confederate soldiers, segregationists or figures who played a prominent role in advancing ideals of white supremacy. Stonewall is named for Confederate Gen. Thomas Jonath...
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Charlotte Considers Re-Naming Streets Tied To White Supremacy, Slave-Owners & Confederacy December 11, 2020 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – William Phifer owned approximately 28 enslaved people. He was one of the two largest slave owners in Charlotte. Today, Phifer Street in Uptown is named for him. Charles Aycock served as North Carolina’s 50th governor. He is also remembered as the primary architect of the state’s white supremacy movement. Aycock Lane, just south of Dilworth, is likely named for him. Cameron Morrison served as North Carolina’s 55th governor. He was also a leader in a white suprem...