Tag: Monument

What White People Need to Hear About the Confederate Monuments

Newspapers are a long-forgotten medium in our modern world. But I happened to spot a copy of the New York Times in a moment of boredom and realized it’s still a unique source of connection to the world around us. A giant statue of General Robert E. Lee graced the cover of the comm...

Shelby’s Monument to White Supremacy

Shelby’s Confederate monument is a symbol of white supremacy. It is today just as it was when it was unveiled 113 years ago. It is resiliently offensive to Black people and any person who believes Black people deserve equality. Cunning Southerners — captained by a group of high-society w...

Monument Rocks: An Astonishing Showcase of Kansas’ Geological Grandeur

Amidst the flat, expansive plains of Kansas, Monument Rocks stands tall and proud, a testament to the state’s rich geological history. These imposing chalk formations, also known as the Chalk Pyramids, offer an intriguing diversion from the traditional Kansas landscape, drawing visitors from n...

The Yonaguni Monument: Ancient Underwater Enigma

The depths of the ocean have always held a sense of mystery and fascination for humanity. Among the many mysteries that lie beneath the waves, the Yonaguni Monument: Ancient Underwater Enigma stands out. This massive underwater rock formation stands 25m tall, 100m long, and 60m wide. However, the ro...