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The statue of Christopher Columbus floats in Fountain Lake after it was knocked down Tuesday night following a protest where the statue stood for decades at Byrd Park.

The statue of Christopher Columbus floats in Fountain Lake after it was knocked down Tuesday night following a protest where the statue stood for decades at Byrd Park.

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Columbus and Wickham statues come down

Decrying police brutality and white supremacy, Richmond protesters have taken an active approach to removing symbols of oppression by pulling statues of Christopher Columbus and Confederate Gen. Williams Carter Wickham from their pedestals in public parks.