NPR: Mississippi Lawmakers Vote To Remove Confederate Emblem From State Flag
Mississippi state lawmakers voted to remove and redesign the 126-year-old state flag, which includes the Confederate battle emblem. The governor said he will sign the measure.
Watch below as Mississippi lowers the confederate flag for the last time.
BREAKING: After 126 years, Mississippi’s state flag bearing Confederate battle emblem REMOVED.
“I can’t believe it. I am so emotional. Medgar’s wings must be clapping.” —Myrlie Evers, widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers. #BlackLivesMatter
pic.twitter.com/uVF0JGD0b3— Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) June 29, 2020
BREAKING: After 126 years, Mississippi’s state flag bearing Confederate battle emblem REMOVED.
“I can’t believe it. I am so emotional. Medgar’s wings must be clapping.” —Myrlie Evers, widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers. #BlackLivesMatter
pic.twitter.com/uVF0JGD0b3— Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) June 29, 2020
