Aug 1, 2020

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The Confederate flag is not the only flag representing white oppression

So many flags representing oppression. So many needing replacement. Let’s get moving!

[Originally posted to my Facebook Notes about 5 years ago. Slightly updated]

In some ways I have difficulty with the “remove the flag” movement.

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The Confederate flag is not the only flag representing white oppression

In some ways I have difficulty with the “remove the flag” movement.

More from Georgia NeSmith

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