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School boards across the country are making decisions that honor Confederate leaders, reversing the progress we made in the fight for racial justice.

The Shenandoah County school board’s recent decision to restore the names of Confederate officers to local schools is a clear example of this troubling trend. This move, which comes after the 2020 decision to remove these names in response to George Floyd's tragic death, is a blatant step backward.

Confederate leaders, like Stonewall Jackson, symbolize a legacy of slavery and oppression. By reinstating these names, school boards are sending a message that glorifies this painful history.

Demand that school districts across the country stand against this harmful decision. Tell them that honoring Confederate leaders is unacceptable and that we need to uphold the principles of equality and justice in our educational institutions.

Schools should be places of learning and growth, where every student feels valued and respected. Restoring these names tells marginalized communities that their voices and experiences are less important than preserving the legacies of those who fought to oppress them.

We cannot allow these symbols of hate to persist.

Every day that we delay sends a message that glorifying racism and treason is acceptable. It’s time to fight back and ensure our schools reflect the true values of justice and equality.

Sign the petition urging school districts to stand against honoring Confederate leaders.

Thank you for taking a stand against the reinstatement of Confederate names.

- Amanda

Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund