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Virginia is being pretty cavalier about the logo change.Comment -
The athletics department at the University of Virginia has changed its logo from two-crossed sabers with serpentine handles due to a reference to slavery, reports CNN.
According to the university, the serpentine handles were a reference to walls on campus that were used to keep the enslaved people out of public view. The original walls were built in the 1820s but then torn down to create more room for the university pavilions.
The sabers are now depicted with smoother handles.
“After the release of our new logos on April 24th, I was made aware of the negative connotation between the serpentine walls and slavery,” said athletic director Carla Williams on Monday.
“I was not previously aware of the historical perspective indicating the original eight-foot-high walls were constructed to mask the institution of slavery and enslaved laborers from public view.”
In another statement, Willaims continued, “Over the last few weeks, I have worked to better educate myself and that education will continue.”
“There was no intent to cause harm, but we did, and for that, I apologize to those who bear the pain of slavery in our history.”
NY post article, but I see they got it from CNN, so that figures
https://nypost.com/2020/06/18/univer...slavery-links/Last edited by SBR Tony; 06-18-20, 02:04 PM.Comment -
The sabres I guess. Ridiculous.Comment -
just at a loss of words here over over this crap........Comment -
Nope, not that.
You can find out what here if you want https://news.yahoo.com/university-vi...215228041.html.Comment -
it time for the white people to start taking out all the black crap, like they are trying to do to us..what goes around come around in my penetrating bookComment -
That looks like the old one. What changed?Comment -
the sabre handles. I kid you not!Comment -
Lol slaveryComment -
What a jokeComment -
University of Virginia changes athletics logo due to slavery links
Off course they do.
Won't be complete until the dean gives a groveling apology from the podium.Comment -
Charlottesville, VA – Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today (June 15) changes have been made to two of the new marks the department released on April 24. The sabres that are featured in the new V-Sabre logo, and on the Cavalier Shield, have been changed to remove the curves that were added to the handles.
At the time of the marks unveiling, it was noted that “detail was added to the grip of the sabres that mimics the design of the serpentine walls found on Grounds.”
“After the release of our new logos on April 24th, I was made aware of the negative connotation between the serpentine walls and slavery,” Williams said. “I was not previously aware of the historical perspective indicating the original eight-foot-high walls were constructed to mask the institution of slavery and enslaved laborers from public view.
“Over the last few weeks, I have worked to better educate myself and that education will continue.
“There was no intent to cause harm, but we did, and for that I apologize to those who bear the pain of slavery in our history. As such, we have redesigned the logos to remove that detail. All other aspects of the logos will remain the same.”
The original serpentine walls, built in the 1820s, were later removed to allow for more space in the alleyways behind the Pavilions. In the 1950s the current walls were constructed with a wider berth and are shorter in height than the original walls.
The Virginia athletics department has started the process of replacing the logos with new versions that return to straight-line handles.
The V-Sabre mark is the primary logo for Virginia athletics. The Cavalier Shield mark is one of two new secondary logos intended to be used as detail graphics on uniforms, on social media and on apparel.Comment -
Don't think his tweet is nearly enough, Tony.
He needs to be in the campus courtyard, surrounded by black female students screaming epithets at him and demanding his resignation.Comment -
The lines are part of the sabre. Without them it would be sleeping from the hand. They are there by design. See below:
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not getting it here either, this crap has gone overboardComment -
maybe we need to go back and piss on the ships that has the slaves on from africa to start with.....Comment -
If they were really woke, they would change the logo to a large wall, so we are always reminded of slavery.Comment -
nothing to calm down for, this is just one grain of salt, im talking about the whole picture with these thugsComment -
I went there and honestly couldn’t tell what the difference was.
But hey if such a minor, near non-noticeable change placates some upset folk I’m all for itComment -
Thomas Jefferson there close by had so many slaves, i guess we burn down Monticello next, my pt is when will this crap stop........Comment -
it time imo ,to put some of these thugs in the ground by death, this is so stupidComment -
Should just change them to light saber silhouettes.
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Now Florida won't use the gator bait cheer
Wow
What a dumbass worldComment
