that he was a good representation of what we now stand for. i think the move, at least ceremonially, perhaps represents the final step towards government, which is not really intended to put down the british, so to speak, but i think to kind of elevate barbados and its people. fascinating stuff, and really significant moments coming up for the country. kareem smith thank you for coming on and talking to us about that. a statue of us president thomasjefferson is to be removed from the council chamber in new york city hall. the statue s eviction after more than a century was agreed by unanimous vote, after a lengthy campaign from black and latino members. jefferson penned all men are created equal on the declaration of independence, however was also a slaveholder throughout his life.