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Sep 28, 2017

Confederate Flag Posters At AU Linked To Bigoted Flyers Found In Ward 4

“I thought this looks eerily similar to these flyers just in style and tone.”

Sep 06, 2017

National Cathedral Is Taking Down Its Confederate Stained Glass Windows

“Their association with racial oppression, human subjugation, and white supremacy does not belong in the sacred fabric of this Cathedral.”

Oct 27, 2016

National Cathedral Grapples With Stained Glass Windows Honoring Confederate Leaders

In its first public discussion about the Lee-Jackson windows, the cathedral sought to go to the “uncomfortable places to which God is calling us.”

Sep 29, 2016

The National Cathedral Removed Confederate Flag Images With Little Fanfare

The memorial to Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson remains, for now.

Jul 31, 2015

Federal Judge Rules Virginia Can Ban Confederate Flag License Plates

But a judge will decide if Virginia can recall the nearly 1,700 license plates with the flag emblem already issued.

Jun 27, 2015

Photos, Video: Activist Removes Confederate Flag From South Carolina Statehouse

This morning, activist Bree Newsome climbed up the flagpole on South Carolina’s capitol grounds and removed the Confederate flag. She said in a statement, “We removed the flag today because we can’t wait any longer. We can’t continue like this another day. It’s time for a new chapter where we are sincere about dismantling white supremacy and building toward true racial justice and equality.” Newsome, 30, was arrested and the flag was restored. Earlier this…

Jun 23, 2015

McAuliffe Moves To Ban The Confederate Flag From Virginia License Plates

A 2002 court case ruled that it was allowed on free speech grounds, but a recent Supreme Court ruling in Texas throws that into question.

Aug 07, 2013

Confederate Flag Will Fly Near Richmond on I-95

The flag, which will be visible from the northbound lane of I-95, is expected to fly this September.

 
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