Amid the protests, there have multiple removals of statues that represent historical figures who have oppressed marginalized communities. A Britney Spears fan started a petition to have several statues removed in Louisiana.
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The petition was created by Kassie Thibodeaux to inform Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and other members that they should replace Confederates statues with statues of Britney Spears due to her iconic status in pop music.
“Before becoming one of the world’s most important and influential pop legends, Britney Spears was living life in a small southern town by the name of Kentwood, Louisiana. Not only has Britney proven her talent, but she’s proven her strength of character by not only overcoming highly publicized mental breakdown but by continuously working towards improving herself. She’s an inspiration to millions.”
The petition also listed Britney Spears’ philanthropic efforts such as donating money for Hurricane Katrina relief funds and other charities.
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I reopened the original.https://t.co/uTZ0cvprDR
— kassie t (@kassiedawnt) June 9, 2020
Thibodeaux originally started the petition in 2017 but reopened it due to recent events. So far, over 9,000 people have signed the petition in hopes of it being approved by the local government.
SOURCE: INDY 100