The Flag has been taken down

Kirk:

Yesterday, the South Carolina House of Representatives voted 94-20 to remove the Confederate battle flag from public spaces, including state Capitol grounds.

Governor Nikki Haley has signed the bill into law, and the flag has been taken down.

This is a real victory—one we've been working toward for fifteen years. And it opens the door to even more victories throughout the nation.

This symbol of hatred and intolerance does not belong in our public spaces, or on government property.

Tell your Governor: It's time to ban the display of the Confederate flag on all government property in every state. http://action.naacp.org/Ban-The-Flag

The Confederate battle flag is a part of our country's history, but it is not to be celebrated. The flag represents a deeply shameful period for our nation, and the harmful, hateful effects of that time are still felt today by African Americans and the nation as a whole.

Just last year, California passed a law—written by the NAACP state conference—banning the display or sale of the Confederate flag or any representations of the Confederate flag except for educational or historical purposes.

This should be the standard for the entire nation.

Send your Governor a letter urging them to create and support legislation banning the sale and display of the Confederate flag and its many representations from public spaces:

http://action.naacp.org/Ban-The-Flag

Thank you for taking action on this important issue,

Cornell William Brooks

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