Tell Us: What Does The American Flag Mean To You Right Now?
Are you seeing more American flags these days or maybe flying one yourself? Tell us what the United States flag means to you and whether that has changed over time.
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NC Flags Lowered In Honor Of Justice Ginsburg
Gov. Roy Cooper marked the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with words commemorating her history of legal accomplishments.
Magnolias, Beer Cans and Football: Mississippi Is Designing A New State Flag
The state was the last one to include the Confederate battle emblem on its flag. Reuben Anderson, chair of the redesign commission, discusses the proposals and what the change means for Mississippi.
Mississippi Black Lawmaker On Taking Down The Flag: A Symbol Of 'Hate And Not Love'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mississippi state Sen. Derrick Simmons, a Democrat, after lawmakers in that state voted on Sunday to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag.
Mississippi Lawmakers Clear Path To Remove Confederate Emblem From State Flag
Mississippi state lawmakers cleared the path for legislation to remove and redesign the 126-year-old state flag, which includes the Confederate battle emblem. The governor said he will sign it.
NASCAR Team Debuts 'Blue Lives Matter' Car To Show Support For Law Enforcement
The car's driver says it honors first responders. Last week, NASCAR banned the Confederate battle flag from its events. A black driver recently unveiled a Black Lives Matter paint scheme.
Statesville And 'The Profit' Settle Dispute Over Giant US Flag
The star of CNBC's The Profit has settled a yearlong dispute with a North Carolina city over a huge U.S. flag at the reality TV star's recreational vehicle store.
Court Limits Display Of South Africa's Old Apartheid Flag, Citing Hateful Legacy
Saying the flag immortalizes an era of racial segregation, the Equality Court rules that it is "a vivid symbol of white supremacy and black disenfranchisement and suppression."
My Father Stood For The Anthem, For The Same Reason That Colin Kaepernick Sits
As a child, I found my father's love of the national anthem utterly bewildering. His was the generation of men born free but shackled by bigotry. So why did he sound so proud, singing that song?
The Politics Of Pizza: How Italy's Flag And Food Are Deliciously Intertwined
A nation's flag can help define its identity. But only one seems to intricately link the history and character of a people to their homeland's fare.