Results: A Solution To Racism: Rename Everything?
Published on 07/25/2020
Many activist groups on university campuses are advocating for renaming the names of cities and buildings that are built in the memory on confederates and white supremacists of the past. CNN reported that the University of Kentucky faculty members are calling for the renaming of all campus buildings that memorialize "enslavers, Confederate sympathizers and other white supremacists," including famed Rupp Arena.
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Are you aware of this movement?
Yes
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No
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Undecided
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Do you think it is appropriate to rename campus buildings that are named after famous people from the past, given that they are being accused of performing racism and exploitation? Yes
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No
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Undecided
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Do you agree/disagree that it is unfair to analyze historical incidents from a modern lens? Strongly Agree
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Agree
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Neutral
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Disagree
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Strongly Disagree
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Do you think that renaming can be a part of solution to racism? Yes
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No
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Undecided
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Not Applicable
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