Raphaëlle Primet

This 19th century sign, which was originally above a grocery shop in Paris, has been defaced several times in recent years. The Paris City Council has voted to take it down.

Why some say Paris shouldn’t take down this racist sign

November 21, 2017Conflict

The US isn’t the only place dealing with divisive monuments related to slavery and a civil war. France is struggling with how to handle images on the street that many see as racist and offensive, including a sign that translates as “At the Happy Negro’s.”