Petition to Remove Jefferson Statue Ignites Discourse

Hofstra University students gathered on March 30th to protest the Thomas Jefferson statue in the front of their Student Center. Protesters argued that Jefferson was a symbol for white supremacy and rape culture. Counter protesters were also present and argued in favor of keeping the statue on the grounds that Jefferson was a founding father and his impact on America far outweighs his shortcomings.

Source: The Hofstra Chronicle