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Confederate References Removed From Several Alexandria Streets

Confederate References Removed From Several Alexandria Streets - Old Town Alexandria, VA - Alexandria City Council renamed or rededicated several street names to remove references to Confederate military figures.

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Alexandria City Council votes to change four street names with Confederate ties

In 1953, the City of Alexandria adopted an ordinance that said streets running in North-South directions had to be named for Confederate military leaders. But now, some of the street names which resulted from that ordinance will be changed.

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Douglas Hall to be renamed Powell-Norton Hall – The Daily Eastern News

After over a decade since the idea of renaming Douglas Hall was first brought to the university’s attention, the residence hall will be renamed Powell-Norton Hall. The change follows a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees to approve the rename Friday afternoon. The name honors both Zella Powell and Ona Norton, two Black women.

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New Dublin TK-8 school to be named Shamrock Hills

The Dublin Unified trustees recently approved Shamrock Hills (the new TK-8 school) and Catherine Kuo Performing Arts Center (Emerald High School s theater) as their name selections.

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City of Cape Town approves renaming of historic Old Granary building in honour of Desmond and Leah Tutu

City of Cape Town approves renaming of historic Old Granary building in honour of Desmond and Leah Tutu
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