Yesterday, the Mississippi Legislature made a mark in history when both chambers voted to take down the state’s flag, one that featured the Confederate battle emblem, and replace it.
Below, you will find a running list of people’s reactions to the historical moment:
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann
Speaker of the House Philip Gunn
State Auditor Shad White
As always, I’m proud to be a Mississippian! pic.twitter.com/OoHeywQTIv
— Shad White (@shadwhite) June 28, 2020
Attorney General Lynn Fitch
This is a historic day for Mississippi, a day for us to all move forward, together, toward our very best future. I look forward to seeing the Commission’s new flag design with our State motto – In God We Trust – unifying us all under a single banner.
— Lynn Fitch (@LynnFitchAG) June 29, 2020
Congressman Bennie Thompson
I am looking forward to finally being able to fly a Mississippi state flag that represents all of us in front of my office. #Progress
— Bennie G. Thompson (@BennieGThompson) June 28, 2020
Mississippi House of Representatives Democratic Caucus
Mississippi House Democratic Caucus releases the following statement on the removal of the state flag:#msleg #TakeItDownMS pic.twitter.com/gfPa2k3e9q
— Mississippi House Democrats (@MSHouseDems) June 29, 2020
Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden
The arc of the moral universe bent a little bit more today. https://t.co/OzyeyLc3Rc
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 28, 2020
Mississippi Economic Council President Scott Waller
“Ensuring a promising future for Mississippi begins with enhancing economic opportunities and improving the quality of life in a fair and inclusive manner for every Mississippian. [The] decision to remove the flag is historic, but more importantly, it is a huge step in unifying our citizens and sets Mississippi on a new course toward economic growth for generations to come. MEC thanks Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, and state legislators for their leadership and courage, and we look forward to working with Governor Tate Reeves in bringing our state together, so Mississippi can realize her full potential.”
NCAA President Mark Emmert
“We are pleased the Mississippi legislature has acted swiftly to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, and we look forward to Governor Reeves signing the bill. It has too long served as a symbol of oppression, racism, and injustice. We welcome this important move by state lawmakers to remove the symbol from prominence in the state, which will also open the opportunity to host NCAA championships after the recently expanded championship policy.”
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
Statement from @SEC Commissioner @GregSankey on the State of Mississippi flag. pic.twitter.com/ozL5a0C5rC
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) June 28, 2020
Mississippi State AD John Cohen
— John Cohen (@JohnCohenAD) June 28, 2020
Ole Miss AD Keith Carter
Let’s go Mississippi! https://t.co/AH5JhHsLw3
— Keith Carter (@KeithCarterOM) June 27, 2020
Proud of our state today! pic.twitter.com/2PowECSVpA
— Keith Carter (@KeithCarterOM) June 27, 2020
Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain
As a native Mississippian, I have never been more proud of my state than I am today! Let’s start paving a brighter future together! https://t.co/lvyKAEzNE1
— Jeremy McClain (@jmcclain_USM) June 27, 2020
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