9 Questions
What is the name of the avenue mentioned in the video?
Monument Avenue
What is the issue the state is confronting besides the pandemic?
Institutionalized racism
Who is the Black man mentioned in the video who died in police custody?
George Floyd
What is the slogan chanted by the protesters in the video?
Black lives matter
What is significant about Monument Avenue in Virginia?
It is the location of the most Confederate monuments in the South
What was the primary purpose of the Confederate monuments?
To soothe the ego of a defeated nation
When did the debate about how to remember the Civil War begin?
As the war was going on
What did African Americans want to remember about the war?
The agency and independence they gained during the war
What did the industrial capacity of Richmond provide to slaves?
Quasi-free communities and a sense of independence
Test your knowledge on the ongoing issues of institutionalized racism in the city of Richmond, Virginia, where the past and present collide. Learn about the city's history and the current struggles of its citizens. How much do you know about the systemic racism that persists in this city?
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