{"id":2042504,"date":"2023-09-23T14:45:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T18:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-cathedral-replaces-confederacy-windows-to-reflect-racial-justice\/"},"modified":"2023-09-23T14:49:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T18:49:13","slug":"national-cathedral-replaces-confederacy-windows-to-reflect-racial-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-cathedral-replaces-confederacy-windows-to-reflect-racial-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"National Cathedral replaces Confederate windows to promote &#8216;racial justice&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnational-cathedral-replaces-confederacy-windows-to-reflect-racial-justice%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2042504&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The \u2063National Cathedral Unveils New Stained Glass Windows with a\u2063 Powerful Message<\/h2>\n<p>The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., made a significant statement on Saturday with \u200bthe unveiling of its new\u2063 set\u2062 of stained glass\u2064 windows. These windows replace the\u200d previous ones that honored Confederate\u2064 Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas \u201cStonewall\u201d Jackson, which were removed \u2062in 2017 following the controversial &#8220;Unite the Right&#8221; rally in \u200cCharlottesville, \u2063Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>Renowned artist Kerry James Marshall was commissioned to design the new windows, titled &#8220;Now and Forever,&#8221; with a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-has-signed-40-executive-orders-and-actions-since-taking-office\/\" title=\"Biden has signed 40 executive orders and actions since taking office\">racial justice<\/a> \u2063theme. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-cathedral-replaces-confederacy-windows-to-reflect-racial-justice\/\" title=\"National Cathedral replaces Confederate windows to promote 'racial justice'\">artwork depicts protesters holding signs<\/a> \u2062that read &#8220;No foul\u2063 play&#8221; \u200band &#8220;Fairness,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bob-rosss-first-ever-on-air-painting-on-sale-for-9-8m\/\" title=\"Bob Ross's debut painting on sale for .8M.\">inviting viewers<\/a>\u2062 to reflect\u2064 on \u2064the meaning of\u200c America\u2062 today.<\/p>\n<p>In a press release, \u200cMarshall emphasized the transformative power of art, stating, \u2063&#8221;Art isn&#8217;t only\u200d about aesthetics; it can also be a tool for \u2062reinterpreting familiar narratives and confronting uncomfortable truths. It can inspire progress, \u2062and \u2062these windows\u200b serve as\u200d a visual invitation to \u2064reflect on \u200cthe\u2063 meaning of\u200b America today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>What \u200bmakes this commission even \u2063more \u200bremarkable is \u200bthat Marshall charged the church a symbolic fee \u200cof $18.65,\u200b referencing the end of\u200c the Civil War. Typically, Marshall&#8217;s work sells for millions, but this was his first venture\u2063 into stained\u2062 glass, \u2062accomplished with the assistance of glass expert Andrew Goldkuhle.<\/p>\n<p>To\u2064 commemorate the dedication\u2063 of the windows, a poem titled &#8220;American Song&#8221; by Elizabeth\u200c Alexander was \u2063read aloud \u200bduring the ceremony. One excerpt from the \u200cpoem reads, \u200b&#8221;Walk \u200ctoward\u200b freedom. Work toward\u200c freedom. Believe in beloved\u200c community. We are not \u2064yet close enough to heaven. Aspire to song. Aspire to the \u200blift of voices joined to make a mighty noise.&#8221; This poignant verse will\u200b be engraved in \u2063limestone and displayed within the next nine months.<\/p>\n<p>The service also featured\u2062 Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who read\u200d excerpts from\u200c Martin Luther King Jr.&#8217;s &#8220;Letters \u2064from \u200bBirmingham Jail.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Very\u2062 Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of the cathedral,\u2064 expressed the significance of this moment, stating, &#8220;The unveiling of Kerry James Marshall&#8217;s\u2064 windows and\u200c Elizabeth Alexander&#8217;s poem marks a \u200csignificant moment in\u2062 the Cathedral&#8217;s history. Windows that \u2062celebrated division are being replaced by windows that extol the pursuit of justice. The addition of these \u200dwindows and\u200b the powerful words that \u2064accompany them allows us to tell a truer story of America, a story that confronts our past and invites\u200d all of us into \u200da more inclusive and hopeful future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>A Historical Landmark with a \u200cPowerful\u200c Message<\/h3>\n<p>Construction\u2063 of\u200d Washington&#8217;s National Cathedral began in 1909 under the\u2063 guidance of \u2064President Theodore Roosevelt, who laid the\u2063 foundation stone. It took over 80 years to complete, with President George H. W. Bush \u200bfinally placing the final stone on top of one of its towers in 1990.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In what way do the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/want-to-know-what-critical-race-theory-is-watch-the-matrix-scholar-explains\/\" title=\"Want To Know What Critical Race Theory Is? Watch \u2018The Matrix,\u2019 Scholar Explains\">stained glass windows<\/a> at the \u2062National Cathedral serve as a testament to the power of art?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E stained glass windows\u2063 at the National Cathedral are a\u200b testament to \u2064that\u200d power.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The new stained glass windows at the National Cathedral were unveiled to the public on Saturday, marking a significant moment \u2062in the cathedral&#8217;s history. These windows serve as a symbolic replacement for the previous ones that honored Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas \u200c&#8221;Stonewall&#8221; Jackson. The decision \u200bto remove the Confederate-related windows was made in 2017, \u2063following \u2063the controversial &#8220;Unite\u2062 the Right&#8221; rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was a step towards acknowledging the pain and oppression associated with these figures and dismantling the \u200bcelebration of a painful past.<\/p>\n<p>Renowned artist Kerry James Marshall was entrusted with the task of designing the new stained glass windows, which have been aptly titled &#8220;Now and Forever.&#8221; Marshall, known for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ap-celebrates-independence-day-by-explaining-why-the-word-patriot-is-problematic\/\" title=\"AP Examines the Problematic Nature of the Word 'Patriot' on Independence Day\">thought-provoking art<\/a>, infused these windows with a powerful message of racial justice. Through his artwork, he seeks to spotlight the ongoing struggle for equality and spark dialogue about the\u200c meaning of America in the present day.<\/p>\n<p>The artistry displayed in these stained\u200c glass windows is truly remarkable.\u200b They depict protesters with\u200c signs that \u2063read &#8220;No foul play&#8221; and &#8220;Fairness,&#8221; symbolizing the pursuit of\u2062 justice \u2063and equality for all. These profound images compel viewers to delve deep into their own thoughts and\u2063 consider the current state of our nation. \u200cThey remind us that although \u2064progress has been made, there is still\u2064 much work\u2062 to be done \u200din the pursuit of \u2062a more just\u2062 and equitable society.<\/p>\n<p>In a press release, Kerry James\u200c Marshall emphasizes the transformative nature of art. He \u2062reminds us that art is not merely about aesthetics, but it can\u2062 serve as\u200d a powerful tool for reinterpreting familiar narratives and confronting uncomfortable \u2064truths. It can push us to reflect on our \u2063past, \u2063challenge our present, and\u200b inspire progress. The stained glass windows \u200bat the National Cathedral embody this sentiment, serving as a visual reminder of the\u200c cathedral&#8217;s commitment to social justice, inclusivity, and equality.<\/p>\n<p>By unveiling\u2064 these new stained glass windows, the National Cathedral sends a powerful message to its visitors. It serves as a reminder that \u2064as a\u2062 nation, we must face our history and confront the painful aspects of it. It is only by acknowledging our past and working towards a more inclusive future that\u2062 we can strive for true unity and progress. \u200bThe windows\u200c stand tall as a testament to the power\u2064 of art in shaping our perceptions, inspiring change, \u200band fostering important conversations.<\/p>\n<p>The National Cathedral&#8217;s decision to commission Kerry\u200b James \u200cMarshall for this\u200d project showcases a commitment to creating a space that is inclusive, diverse, and reflective of the values\u2063 we hold\u2064 as\u2062 a society. These stained glass windows will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on all who have the opportunity to witness \u200bthem. They serve as a powerful symbol of hope, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit \u2062of justice in America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., revealed new stained glass windows on Saturday. Initially honoring Confederate Generals Lee and Jackson, the windows featured the Confederate battle flag until 2015. 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