Protestors just took down the only confederate statue in DC, of Albert Pike. History on Juneteenth. #DCProtest #BlackLivesMatter
The statue, just outside DC Police HQ, is eventually doused by a group of officers. They allowed the toppling to take place. #DCProtest #AlbertPike #Juneteenth
Half hearted attempt to get Pike up in the tree. They’ve settled for the symbolism of the noose around his neck. #DCProtest #AlbertPike #Juneteenth
Some more from last night. Albert Pike, Unplugged. #DCProtest #AlbertPike #BlackLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatterDC 
#AlbertPike was a Confederate general, also believed by many to have played a major role in forming the KKK. Calls to remove his statue first arose in 1992, with a renewed push in 2017. But protestors decided to take matters into their own hands & bring it down last night.
