Alabama Coach Nick Saban: Confederate Flag ‘Not Positive Toward Human Rights’
Alabama football coach Nick Saban has joined the fray against the Confederate flag, saying he does not support “symbols that are not positive toward human rights.”
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Tom Petty: Confederate Flag at Shows ‘Stupid,’ Police Killing Black Men for ‘No Reason’
While on tour to promote his 1985 album Southern Accents, Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers at times performed alongside a Confederate flag; a decision he now says was “downright stupid.”
Steve Spurrier ‘Happy’ Confederate Flag Down in South Carolina
University of South Carolina Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier says that he supports removing the Confederate flag from public spaces and even thinks that “all” the coaches in South Carolina support the move.
Kid Rock Sponsor General Motors to Meet with Sharpton’s NAN Over Confederate Flag Complaints
Detroit members of Al Sharpton’s National Action Network now plan to pressure General Motors to cut ties with musician Kid Rock over his use of the Confederate flag at concerts, and the company is hearing them out.
NAACP: Remove Confederate Flag from Alabama Troopers’ Cars, Uniforms
On June 24, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) ordered the Confederate battle flag removed from the state Capitol grounds in Montgomery. On July 13, the Huntsville, Alabama, chapter of the NAACP said the Confederate battle flag worn by every Alabama state trooper and emblazoned on every trooper’s vehicle needs to go away, as well.
Second Texas High School Undaunted by Confederate Frenzy
A second high school in Texas is refusing to be daunted by the current Confederate frenzy. The superintendent of Evadale High School in east Texas says there are no plans to change the role that the flag has played in the high school since the 1950’s, according to a report by KFDM in Beaumont, Texas.
Gun Store Owner Removes Confederate Flag After Alleged Death Threats
On July 10, Wild Bill’s Old West Trading Company in Elk Grove, California, took down its Confederate flag after allegedly receiving death threats.
Dukes of Hazzard Car Leads ‘Eight-Mile Convoy’ in Florida to Support Confederate Flag
On July 12, a reproduction of the Dukes of Hazard’s General Lee led an “eight-mile convoy” supporting and waving various Confederate flags in Ocala, Florida.
HBO’s John Oliver Takes Aim at Alabama High School for Rebel Mascot
On his Sunday HBO show “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver took aim the Confederate flag, which he noted was just brought down at the South Carolina capitol. That gesture by the South Carolina state legislature was not enough for Oliver,
Hundreds Defend North Texas High School Mascot from ‘Confederacy’ Complaint
A local civil rights activist lodged state and federal complaints against a North Texas high school over its Confederacy focused team mascot, the Rebel. In response, hundreds of parents, students and other supporters showed up on Sunday afternoon for an impromptu rally to defend the mascot from criticism that it is a divisive symbol of the Confederacy.
Nashville Council Asks State To Plant ‘Vegetation’ to Block View of Confederate Statue
On July the 7, the Nashville Metro Council voted to ask the Tennessee Department of Transportation “to plant vegetation to block the view” of a statue of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Conservative Review: Liberals Should Dig Up Woodrow Wilson, Robert Byrd Graves
There is a sickening, immoral, and politically correct cartel that knows no bounds in its pursuit of a tyrannical agenda to fundamentally remake America.
NAACP CEO Commends ‘Patriotic Gutsiness’ of Activist Who Took Down Confederate Flag
In an on MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry,” NAACP President and CEO Cornell Williams Brooks commended Bree Newsome, the civil rights activist who climbed the flag pole and removed the Confederate flag at the South Carolina state capitol, on her “patriotic gutsiness.” “I
Black Democrat Texas Mayor not Buying into Confederate Flag Frenzy
Democrat Mayor Ivy Taylor, San Antonio’s first black and female mayor, is not buying into the Confederate flag frenzy. Other liberal politicians in the birthplace of Texas freedom and liberty push to jump onto the national bandwagon to eradicate Confederate historical sites and symbols from the Lone Star State’s past.
Nancy Pelosi: Federal Confederate Flag Ban ‘Is About Our Morals’
During a July 9 discussion on a spending bill, Democrat members of the House—led by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12th Dist)—began pushing a vote to ban all “Confederate symbols from the Capitol.” This was a continuation of a push that began Tuesday, wherein Democrats sought to ban Confederate flags from all federal cemeteries.
Confederate Flag First, Fleur-De-Lis Next?
Now that the Confederate flag has been used as an excuse to eviscerate the history of the South, others are looking to destroy more symbols that are part of the region’s history, including Louisiana’s fleur-de-lis.
Gov Haley: Confederate Flag ‘Never Should Have Been There’
Friday on CNN, Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) said the Confederate flag, which has now been removed from the grounds of the statehouse, caused political battles and personal pain since it went up and declared, “It just never should have been there.” “It’s
Salon: Displaying Confederate Flag Should be ‘Hate Crime’; ‘American Swastika’
Early Thursday morning, the State House of South Carolina voted to remove the Confederate flag from the grounds of the State Capitol. Gov. Nikki Haley has pledged to sign the bill immediately, and the flag may come down as soon as today.
Isabel Wilkerson: Confed Flag Removal Perhaps The ‘Beginning of the End of the Civil War’
Author Isabel Wilkerson argued the removal of the Confederate battle flag in South Carolina was “perhaps, truly the beginning of the end of the Civil War” on Friday’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” on MSNBC. Wilkerson said, “Well, of course, South Carolina
Boehner: Confederate Flag ‘Should Be Gone’ from National Cemeteries
In a preview clip from his interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) said there will be a debate about removing the Confederate flag from national cemeteries in Congress but in his opinion the flag “should
Florida County Reverses Course: Raises Confederate Flag Over Memorial Again
On July 7 Florida’s Marion County reversed course, ended what had only been a seven-day ban on the Confederate flag by raising it again over their Fallen Officers Memorial.
Democrat Introduces Bill Banning Confederate Flag from VA Cemeteries
On July 9, Representative Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-7th) introduced a bill banning Confederate flags from Virginia cemeteries.
Kid Rock to Al Sharpton Confederate Flag Protesters: Kiss My A**
Earlier this week, the Detroit chapter of Al Sharpton’s National Action Network began protesting a Kid Rock exhibit at a local museum over the musician’s use of the Confederate flag at concerts. Thursday night, Kid issued a blunt response.
High Schools Keep, Kill Confederate Symbolism
Some high schools around the nation rush to eliminate their use of the Confederate flag or “Rebels” nicknames. Others take their stand.
UPenn Prof Berry: Don’t Just Remove Flag, SC Should Pass Minimum Wage Law
University of Pennsylvania Professor of American Social Thought and History and former Chairwoman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Mary Frances Berry argued that South Carolina should pass a minimum wage law in addition to removing the Confederate flag
