Banning The Confederate Flag On Campus

In America the confederate flag is often known as a symbol of slavery and abuse. Daniel Barkley argued a completely different argument in this text. He stated the confederate flag was removed from South Carolina’s State Capitol because African Americans began to make this their “black power flag”.

Within the United States of America, arguments, involving the Confederate Flag, are solved every sngle day. However, some controversies have managed to carry on from the 1800’s until present day without any solution. The text and symbolic meaning behind the “Confederate Flag” is a perfect example. The Confederate Flag is one of America’s most embattled symbolic controversies. Created in 1861in a battle between the South, Confederates, and the North, Union, two men by the name P.G.T. Beauregard and Congressman William P. Miles designed and created a flag that would represent the true southern pride and demands that would not only bring about conflict with one half of the nation but also with our American society today.

The Confederate Flag is a demoralizing symbol to many African Americans in the United States. To a number of African Americans because they think this flag is a symbol of slavery and the domination whites had over slaves during the time of the civil war. This flag is

The confederate flag was used in the civil war where the south separated from the rest of the states. The reason for this was to keep slavery to not loose labor, they also didn't want to treat african american slaves as equals. The flag was used as the most popular symbol for the confederates. We fought our self and lost so many lives for this cause. In the end the north won, the south(confederate) join the u.s once more and slavery was not allowed and was passed as a law.

One of the most trending topics in America right now is the Confederate Flag and whether or not it 's racist. 42 percent think the flag represent southern heritage and the other 42 percent think it 's racist and should be taken down. 75 percent believe it 's racist and only one in ten will agree that it is southern heritage. Depending on what region is asked about if it is racist, there are different answers. The Midwest say it is racist and the south, of course, say it 's not racist. A poll showed that African Americans, Democrats, and the highly educated were more likely to perceive the flag negatively. The Confederate States of America came into existence on February 4, 1861. It had six states at first and they were the Deep South. Those states were South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. After April 1861 four upper south states joined. They were Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arkansas. They made they 're own court system and congress. It reflected a lot of the American government. The confederate flag should be taken down because it is a symbol of hate, rebellion and racism.

Over The course of time the Confederate flag has Flown in Historical battles and supported those men who went to was and fought to death under the flags stars and bars the confederate flag has even been bashed by those who may not fully understand the flag and its meaning in history. Before all of this began, a man named Nicola Marschall founded the first version of the confederate flag also known as the Stars and Bars this version of the flag was soon removed because it looked like the American flag and it was soon captured by the Union Army at Columbia. After this happened, we soon made yet another version of the flag also known

The Confederate Battle flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the United States. It is not always a welcome symbol in today’s society. Take for instance the state of South Carolina having to remove it from its statehouse on April 12, 2000. The reason it is not always welcome is because people often misinterpret its true meaning. It is not a symbol of hatred but, a symbol of southern pride and honor. The pride and honor of all the men and women who carried it the flag into battle fighting for what they believed in, Southern independence.

In Columbia, South Carolina cable news network (CNN) Debates over displaying the Confederate battle flag are as familiar here as grits and sweet tea. But the outpouring of grief after a racist gunman killed nine African-Americans last week during a Bible study at a historic Charleston church is testing whether the longtime standoff can last. The flag debate is quickly becoming a major political issue ahead of the state's crucial first in the South presidential primary next year. Many Republicans, including Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum, have avoided taking a position on the flag, even though Jeb Bush highlighted his role in removing the flag from Florida's Capitol in 2001. Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton forcefully called on Americans

The confederate flag is also a symbol of hate. The people who fought under the confederate flag fought to keep slavery. The flag had been used in the 1950’s and after as a symbol of opposing the civil war movement. The confederate flag has been adopted as a symbol of members of the white supremacist and KKK movement. .

The confederate flag first appeared when it became a symbol for the Confederate Army during the civil war. Even though The South lost, the flag remained a symbol for many individuals who supported Southern Nationalism. When General Robert E. Lee surrendered the confederate flag was lowered, however it was not lowered forever, shortly after the surrender of the rebels, the flag was flown again. This symbolizes

Over the past few days, one issue has received some special attention: the issue of the Confederate Flags in our schools. As a student in Carroll County Public Schools, I see the flag on a daily basis. Whether it be on a shirt, or hat, or truck, it is present in our county and among the students. As the Maryland State SMOB’s (Student Member on the Board of Education) Advisory Council Member for Carroll County, I have traveled across the county visiting students in different schools, but no matter what school I go to I hear the same thing from students: “it makes me feel unwelcome and not accepted for who I am.” So, how can we help students who are not being provided the learning environment that they deserve, one that promotes tolerance and

Historically, flags have been a symbol of unity and patriotism for countries around the world; however, this is not always the case. One particular incident of this presents itself in the essence of the Confederate Flag. The Confederate Flag is a symbol of Southern nationalism dating back to the American Civil War. Even today, it is used by many people to express their southern culture and pride. However, originally, the flag represented the aspirations in the South for the precedence of States rights over Federal rule. The Confederate Flag is also associated with a much more negative aspect. This Flag epitomizes the prejudice and white supremacy associated with the Civil War. This was because the among the former things slavery was the most

The flag’s purpose was to symbolize the Confederacy and the values they stood for during and after the American Civil War. By 1860, the South was out of ways to hold off the North’s requests and demands to end slavery. Seven states from the South seceded and formed the Confederate States of America. In due time the South and the North were completely separate and were at war. The many versions of the flags were used to signify the South’s stance in the war, which was pro-slavery. Consequently, the Confederate flag(s) were made under the circumstances to support Southern values in 1861 therefore, the flag still maintains the same values. Evidence of the “Confederate flag” supporting white supremacy, and the oppression of blacks can be also found in the organizations affiliated with the aforementioned flag. Organizations such as the infamous Ku Klux Klan, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans were known to utilize the different adaptations of the flag as a valued possession and symbol for the ethics that were behind it. All of the previously mentioned organizations thrive to prolong, promote, and preserve white supremacy, indirectly and directly. During the mid 1950s, the flag was also treated as an indication of protesting against desegregation. To that end, the Confederate flag was utilized as a symbol for many

Today, there are two primary societal conceptions about the Confederate battle flag; both sides of the argument are rooted largely in the emotional response and ideology of the flag and the perception of its meaning (Coski, 2005, p. x). Looking deeper reveals a rich history as to why and how these conceptions exist. The historical reasons that are called upon by heritage supporters of the Confederate flag are not unfounded. During the South’s secession, citizens of the southern states genuinely felt as though the Federal government was encroaching on their rights as well as moving in a direction drastically different than was originally intended after winning the war for American independence (Coski, 2005, pp. 21-22). Also, it’s difficult to ignore the sense of honor that the men who fought for the confederacy felt while serving with their respective units and the flag served to preserve and revere that (Coski, 2005, p. 29). From Coski (2005), it’s this honor and fervor to fight against an oppressive government that has stood the test of time and continues to inspire people around the world to this day. To those supporters, it is merely the rebel flag, not a racist symbol, having changed their perception of the flag in their own minds (pp. 292-294). With that, some people have sought to stay true to the Confederate cause and its well-recognized goal of protecting the “necessary domestic institution of slavery” (Coski, p. 25). An example is later iterations of the once defunct Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups have used the flag to represent themselves and their beliefs (Foreman, 1991, p. 525). Others, says Coski (2005), like the supporters of the Dixiecrat party

The author mentioned that some citizens are still perturbed by the Confederate flag. While the number is slowly waning, many citizens were a part of the civil rights movement. They watched racist people protest against them using the flag as a symbol of racism, oppression, and hatred. To some, the flag may serve as a permanent reminder that racism is not truly dead in America.