In major reversal, UNC Board of Governors chair voices opposition to return of 'Silent Sam'
Restoring the “Silent Sam” Confederate monument to its original place at UNC-Chapel Hill is “not the right path,” UNC Board of Governors Chairman Harry Smith said Wednesday.
His thinking has undergone an evolution, Smith said at a press conference following a full meeting of the board of governors.
“My original view and opinion, which I think was probably quick and uneducated, was just to put it back up,” Smith said. “Having taken the time, energy and effort and talking to a lot of people I have tremendous faith and trust in, it’s my view and opinion as one member that that’s not the right path.”
Earlier this month, Smith announced a second delay in unveiling a potential plan for the statue, which was toppled by protesters last August.
Read more: http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2019/05/23/in-major-reversal-unc-board-of-governors-chair-voices-opposition-to-return-of-silent-sam/