The Barack Obama Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia, formerly J.E.B. Stuart Elementary, was renamed in 2018 to reflect a political shift. The renaming was part of a broader movement to remove Confederate symbols. The school, originally built in 1922, now bears the name of a president who the author claims sowed racial division. This "woke movement" is seen as nurtured by the Obama administration, with ongoing repercussions for the public.Coincidentally, the school has been shut down due to significant mold and rodent infestations. Staff discovered these issues while preparing for the new school year across various areas of the building. Initial hopes for a quick reopening were dashed as new mold discoveries led to repeated delays. The author finds irony in the building's decay after its renaming to erase Confederate ties.The author also points out the historical irony that Confederates were Democrats. Democrats are reportedly using the school closure, which affects a predominantly black student body, to advocate for a new sales tax. The author views the school's current state as fitting given its political association.