The article mentions statues that were erected in 1890, so not sure why you're trying to change the narrative by suggesting otherwise?

I agree with the black mayor of Richmond's (Levar Stony's) compromise... keep the statues, but use them for education, not for glorification of a confederate past.

Unfortunately, a liberal mindset seems to think that removing statues somehow erases the sins of the past... somewhat like an ostrich sticking its head in the sand, if you ask me.