The Confederate Flag Represents the Oppression of Black Americans, Make No Mistake

[GoLeft TV]

We are now very much in the throws of an effort to shake free our hold on the Confederate flag from many of places it once called home. Across many southern states, calls can be heard to remove the flag from public buildings and private institutions are joining suit.

South Carolina will consider removing the Confederate flag from its capitol. Mississippi will vote to change its state flag so that it no longer contains the flag. Amazon is rumored to ban the sale of Confederate flag memorabilia; Walmart, Sears, and eBay will also ban the sale.

This will undoubtedly anger many conservatives who try to to justify their proud display of the Confederate flag under the tired trope of “heritage, not hate.” A dubious claim that ignores the true origins of the Confederate movement.

And we need not look far to find evidence that the origins of the southern heritage that upholds the Confederate flag are steeped deeply in the oppression of black Americans.

Ring of Fire

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1. All true...

I would add that the flag, and what it stands for is used to oppress anyone, black or white that works for equality and democracy...those things are anathema to their world view and religion.

They will do anything to remain in power, anything!