You say there is no intent to wipe out traces of the Confederacy then proceed to describe how these traces are actuall being removed: removal of all flags, memorials, monuments, statues, etc and the renaming of parks, streets, squares and the like. Then you give the intention behind all this, which is to remove these 'anti-heroes' from any remembrance.
If you are going to do this then be honest about it and don't pretend you are not doing it at the same time.