Protesters on Monday night toppled the controversial "Silent Sam" statue on the campus of UNC. More than 300 protesters gathered at the Peace and Justice Plaza at about 7 p.m., before marching to the base of the statue, calling for its removal. By 9:30 p.m., the statue was on the ground and the crowd was cheering. "Silent Sam" had been standing on the UNC campus since 1913. (WRAL.com)
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