Taney signs have been replaced with LeCount signs.
Taney was the Supreme Court justice that authored the Dred Scott decision which denied the rights of citizenship to people of African descent. Taney’s own family testified in support of the name change.
The street now honors Caroline LeCount.
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Taney was the Supreme Court justice that authored the Dred Scott decision which denied the rights of citizenship to people of African descent. Taney’s own family testified in support of the name change.
The street now honors Caroline LeCount.
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Congrats to the advocates and thanks to the electeds who made this change possible.
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