Confederate flag at Long Island St. Paddy’s Day parade sparks outrage days after local fire depts. settle suit over display of same symbol
The controversial display of a Confederate flag at a Long Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday has sparked outrage, drawing ...
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Krewe of Thoth kicks out 2 members after Confederate beads thrown at Mardi Gras parade
The Confederate battle flag is often viewed as a symbol of racism, having been carried by soldiers during the Civil War who were fighting for the perpetuation of "negro slavery" as stated in the ...
Confederate flag flown in Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick's Day Parade, Chamber of Commerce president says
A Confederate flag was flown from a truck in the Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce president Karl Auwaerter confirmed in an emailed ...
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North Carolina State Flag: A deep dive into its historical journey
Instead, the first Confederate flag had three thick stripes ... taking a look into its symbols and their meaning can help us better understand the state. Of course, the curved text above ...
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Editorial: Eliminating Confederate symbols use by Levittown fire department
The state Division of Human Rights said the Levittown and Brookhaven fire departments and districts had displayed the Confederate flag on department equipment. As the state agency said ...
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Long Island fire districts pay $28,000 in fines for displaying Confederate flag
New York (WCBS/WLNY) — Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination. According to the New York State Division ...