text: First, Germany, indeed wishes to put the Nazi era "behind them."  That doesn't mean they deny that Nazi Germany existed or that the Nazis committed unspeakable atrocities.  You do realize the Holocost museums and monuments exist.  Black Americans, to my knowledge, are very well aware of the history of American slavery of AfricanAmericans and its lasting impact on our culture.  They are aware of the Confederacy, Jim Crow, the KKK, and, today, the growing celebration of white supremacy/white nationalism and resurgent racism.  
  "Also, whether Black Americans want to admit or not, these statues are part of their culture and history also" Black Americans are well aware that these statues were a celebration of the era of Jim Crow racism and they are well aware of the culture of white supremacy those statues represent.  That's why they favor their removal......that's why I favor their removal.  To be sure, racism is part of our history...and, unfortunately, part of our "today." Gary Crum .