News

How Southern Charm Finally Addressed Charleston’s Slavery Past

Products You May Like

A turning point for Southern Charm.

Tonight’s Dec. 3 episode of the hit Bravo series addressed a serious and complex topic not discussed in the previous six seasons: Charleston’s history of slavery and, more specifically, the city’s longstanding statue honoring American Vice President John C. Calhoun.

Calhoun was a fervent believer in slavery and white supremacy. Controversy surrounding Charleston’s Calhoun statue was a main storyline on tonight’s Southern Charm amid the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests over police brutality and racial inequality in this county.

The conversation was led by Leva Bonaparte, the show’s first cast member of color. “He is known as a person who fought to keep slavery as his last dying wish,” Leva explained to friend Danni Baird. “He was not a very good person.”

“I think the statue coming down could really be a moment of healing for our community,” Leva adds.

Leva and Danni later attend a conference where members of the community voiced their support for the statue’s removal.

Products You May Like

Articles You May Like

Bruce Springsteen, Ethel Cain, Jack White, and More Respond to Donald Trump’s Election Victory
Basgiath Bound! All the Latest Updates About the ‘Fourth Wing’ TV Show
Forget Quiet Luxury—Leopard Print Is Fiercely Taking Over
Spirit of the Beehive Announce 2025 Tour Dates
Tom Hanks Jokingly Calls Movie Critics “C***suckers” as He Defends ‘That Thing You Do!’