Jul 4, 2020 · 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.

Jul 9, 2021 · SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Black Lives Matter Utah is making national headlines after calling American flag holders racist. The group’s social media post is sparking major controversy …

Jun 18, 2023 · "Oh, it was racism," Forman said of the scene. "I mean, it's an American flag. And it was hate. It was hate right in front of you." That photograph would earn Forman a Pulitzer Prize.

Jun 5, 2024 · A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) trainer expressed concerns about the American flag, suggesting it might be becoming a symbol of “hate” and “extremism.”

Jul 8, 2021 · “The American flag is a symbol of freedom, opportunity and equality to the world, NOT a symbol of racism,” the Utah GOP posted. Scott said she’d received hundreds of “hateful” phone calls …

Sep 2, 2016 · 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.

Jul 8, 2021 · The Independence Day post began: “When we Black Americans see this flag we know the person flying it is not safe to be around. When we see this flag we know the person flying it is a racist.”

Jul 8, 2021 · In a 2News interview Thursday, BLMU leader Lex Scott said she posted the message after seeing a white supremacist group marching in Philadelphia with American Flags, but no outrage over …

Apr 6, 2022 · Philadelphia gave America its flag, along with other enduring icons of nationhood. But for many, the red, white and blue banner embodies a legacy of injustice. The flag was the first thing I …

Jul 8, 2021 · We asked our readers whether they considered the American flag a divisive symbol. More than 500 people responded to our nonscientific poll. The responses were almost evenly split. Fifty-two...