More than 7,900 people have signed a petition calling for a statue of Chadwick Boseman to replace a Confederate memorial in Anderson, S.C., the late “Black Panther” star’s hometown.On Friday, Boseman died after a private, four-year battle with colon cancer, shocking many fans around the world.
He was 43.“The Confederate Monument belongs in a museum but has no right to be displayed there,” the petition reads.
“I believe the community should come together to honor someone from Anderson, South Carolina, that was able to change the movie industry.
He opened many doors for many young Black people with his leading roles in movies such as ‘Black Panther’ or ‘Marshall.’ It is only natural that his hometown honors what he did.
There is no need for political controversy in this decision.”Due to the state’s Heritage Act, it is illegal to remove the monument without approval from the South Carolina Senate.
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