UM Takes Down State Flag

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Source: University of Mississippi News

University of Mississippi Police Department officers lowered and furled the state flag in a Lyceum Circle ceremony as the campus opened Monday morning. The flag will be preserved in the University Archives along with resolutions from students, faculty and staff calling for its removal.

The university’s removal of the flag is the latest development in discussions within the state about whether to change the official state flag, which includes the Confederate battle flag in one corner.

Interim Chancellor Morris Stocks first joined other state and university leaders calling for a change in the state flag in a statement last June.

“The University of Mississippi community came to the realization years ago that the Confederate battle flag did not represent many of our core values, such as civility and respect for others,” Stocks said. “Since that time, we have become a stronger and better university. We join other leaders in our state who are calling for a change in the state flag.”

Read more: http://news.olemiss.edu/um-takes-state-flag/

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OLE MISS HAS TAKEN THE STATE FLAG DOWN!!!!!!!



Sorry, I really can't even express what an amazing moment this is for us Mississippians.

The flag and the petition to remove it will be kept in the University archives, which I think is also an excellent decision.

[packman]

1. Just a reminder of what it looks like

Get rid of that smear in the corner -


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2. Here's the "Magnolia flag" many of us want to replace it with

It's historically relevant (in that it was actually flown over the state of MS in the 19th century, unlike the rebel flag which never was), it's not racially insensitive, it symbolizes the things we value about the state. It's time.

[Ed Suspicious]

3. I love it.

[forest444]

5. Beautiful.

Though I'd consider adding a magnolia blossom to the flag rather than the tree. They're really spectacular when in bloom, and I can't think of anything that would grace the Magnolia State flag more.

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8. Hard to show against the white field

I do love a magnolia blossom, however.

[blm]

4. Student Senate rep Allen Coon is on path to become a serious player in Southern politics

imo, of course.

I think he has every quality in a leader that Democrats need for a brighter future in the south.

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6. He is a name to watch for. Also, Parker Wiseman in Starkville

Youngest mayor in MS, and is doing amazing work.

Give them a few years and I think guys like that will do some great things in MS.

[blm]

7. The South WILL rise again led by people of vision and goodwill this time. ; )

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