“Their association with racial oppression, human subjugation, and white supremacy does not belong in the sacred fabric of this Cathedral.”
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.”
But a judge will decide if Virginia can recall the nearly 1,700 license plates with the flag emblem already issued.
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…
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.