D.C.’s only outdoor monument honoring a Confederate general was torn down amid a day of Juneteenth celebrations and continued demonstrations against racism and police brutality.

She met last week with representatives of the Freemasons, who are supportive of the District’s efforts to take down the statue.

Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans said he had arranged for the statue to be removed, but the National Park Service put the kibbosh on his plan.