Protesters Call For Removal Of Pittsburgh’s Christopher Columbus Statue

By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Protesters gathered in Schenley Park and called for the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue.
No Racist Statues Pittsburgh is the group that peacefully protested on Monday night. At one point, the demonstrators spray-painted the plastic that covers the statue, and the police then formed a line in front of the statue.
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The group said Columbus represents genocide and racism.Last week, Mayor Bill Peduto