Mississippi governor signs bill removing Confederate symbol from flag
Mississippi is the only American state to incorporate the Confederate standard on its official flag, after nearby Georgia dropped it in 2003.
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Mississippi is the only American state to incorporate the Confederate standard on its official flag, after nearby Georgia dropped it in 2003.
The governor of Alabama condemned the act against Nascar’s only black full-time driver.
They said ‘runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment’.
The flag was flown by Cork supporters during Sunday’s All Ireland semi-final against Waterford.
Civil rights groups call the flag a symbol of “hate and racism.”
Leroy Smith says he hopes “this photo will be a catalyst for people to work to overcome some of the hatred and violence we have seen in our country”.
The Klan members waved the Confederate battle flag as they marched at the steps of the state legislature building.
The controversial symbol has long been flown by Rebel GAA fans.
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