February 20, 2018
The Mississippi flag has included the Confederate battle emblem since 1894, and people who voted in a 2001 statewide election chose to keep it. Critics say the flag is a racist reminder of slavery and segregation. Supporters say it represents history.
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Confederate-Themed Flag Rises Again in 1 Mississippi City
Officials in one Mississippi city have voted to once again fly the Confederate-themed state flag, weeks after the mayor quietly furled it.
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