How did the Confederate flag become a symbol of racism. . . In the 20th and 21st centuries the flag was re‑adopted by segregationists and white‑supremacist movements and today polls show Americans remain divided: roughly 41% view it as a symbol of racism while about half see it as southern pride [3] [4] [5]
Is the American Flag a Symbol of Racism? - Psychology Today As the most obvious symbol of our national identity, it's not surprising that the American flag is part of this closer scrutiny being paid to racial inequalities, both past and present
The history of the Confederate flag | National Geographic Alongside the nation’s growing acknowledgment of systemic racism in recent years, the flag predictably makes appearances at white supremacist gatherings But how did the battle flag, also
How the American Flag Became a Threat - TIME Damon Young, author of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker, on how certain white Americans have weaponized the flag and used it as a way to intimate those they deem less American
Fact Check: Is the Dont Tread on Me flag racist? Has President Barack Obama banned the "Don't Tread on Me" flag because it has been deemed racist? There's some truth to parts of this - but also some inaccuracy
