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Walmart announced Tuesday it will remove the Mississippi state flag from its stores, citing the growing debate around Confederate iconography. “We know the design of the Mississippi state flag is being discussed by various stakeholders,” Walmart said in a statement to CNN Business. “While the issue continues to be discussed, we’ve made the decision to remove the Mississippi […]
In a statement shared on Twitter, NASCAR revealed it has banned the use of the Confederate flag at all of its events going forward. “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry,” the statement reads. […]
As the midterm elections loom, Donald Trump is out here saying anything and everything he can to secure supporters, and that includes praising confederate leader Robert E. Lee. Of course, this isn’t the first time Donald Trump has sided with Confederate sympathizers and neo-nazis, and it’s unlikely to be his last. “So Robert E. Lee was a great […]
President Donald Trump sparked controversy once again by praising Confederate general Robert E. Lee during a rally in Lebanon, Ohio on Oct. 12. The rally, meant to boost Republican engagement ahead of the midterm elections in November, saw Trump applauding the general who led forces against the United States and saying that he confounded former president Abraham Lincoln. “So Robert E. […]
