Why are statues being toppled around the world?

The controversial Cecil Rhodes statue on the facade of the Oriel College. Source: AAP
Statues linked to slavery in many countries are being toppled as part of the Black Lives Matter movement. Now, there are demands for the same thing to happen in Australia, with monuments tied to the degradation of First Nations people to be removed.
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