Unfortunately, slavery and white supremacy actions, groups and perpetrators were a large part of the American culture for many years prior to civil rights movements and laws. This article discusses four major confederate style historical monuments in New Orleans that have been damaged and deemed an insult to the city and its people. It discusses […]
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“Confederate Memorial plague soon to be placed” is an article by Clara Turnage focusing on the soon-to-be placement of a Confederate Memorial plague in the Circle of the University of Mississippi. The plague will stand as a monument in memory of people who lost their lives in the Confederacy; the article details the explanation for
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No matter your stance or political opinion, you have to give respect where it is due, especially in the case of Colin Kaepernick’s trend of not standing for the national anthem. This article takes free speech a bit further and compares the allowance of Kaepernick’s actions in conjunction with the same actions of people who
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Campbell County, Virginia now now has a private confederate monument that was built a group of organizers. This was built by the organizers on private property, therefore the state of Virginia can not touch or do anything about the monument. One of the organizers responsible for helping build the monument also built a memorial along
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The article emphasize the auction of a Confederate naval sword, apparently very rare. It s estimated to be 20 other examples of this kind of sword in the world. Its value can reach $10000. The last sword of this kind was sold in an auction for about $40000. With a blade more than 30 inches
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After university officials on the campus of Ole Miss tore down the Mississippi state flag, some students seek justice. Andrew Soper, senior business major from Tupelo, agrees with his blog post, “Ole Miss has become the University of Nowhere”. The act took place in response to the “Back Lives Matter” movement last fall. The removal
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What started out as a protest against the Confederate flag during students and faculty at New Prairie Corp. turned into them banning all types of flags on vehicles. Many people feel as though this is a distraction to the students education, that is when the banning occurred. Some students will just fly the American flag
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The current controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem is discussed in this opinion piece. The author feels that the professional quarterback equating the flag and national anthem with some problems in society takes the focus away from the larger good they represent at home and abroad. Our country is not
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The arrival of a Betsy Ross flag (the original 13 star flag) at a football game between Forest Hills Central High and Ottawa Hills High was criticized by school leaders for the exclusion and hate the flag now represents. A formal apology was given to those in attendance by school leaders who saw the action
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Supporters of the current Mississippi state flag are hoping its able to keep its appearance. Debate is raised over the confederate emblem on the flag. Supporters of Initiative 58 are hoping it gets passed on the next ballot to never again make an appearance on another ballot. The Heritage Keepers Rally took place on the
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