Yale University censors historic stone carving as 'hostile' artwork -- Society's Child -- Sott.net

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Summary:

"Officials at Yale University recently censored a stone work of art on campus depicting an armed Native American and Puritan side by side, which has been described as a "hostile" image by the Ivy League institution's alumni magazine. The stone carving was edited to cover up the Puritan's musket, while the Native American's bow was left as is, reports Yale Alumni Magazine...."

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https://www.sott.net/article/359477-Yale-University-censors-historic-stone-carving-as-hostile-artwork

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Date tagged:

08/18/2017, 14:18

Date published:

08/18/2017, 10:18