Death of a Flag – a Lesson in Broken Symbols

Death of a Flag – a Lesson in Broken Symbols

By Jon Copeland From Texas, Atlanta,  oh man, Alabama, Savannah, The deeper the darker tha dirty south is what I’m after – “Throw Your Hands Up,” 8 Ball, MJG & OutKast Efforts to remove the rebel flag from Southern identity are commendable. They reflect an honest...
Racism Isn’t Exceptional

Racism Isn’t Exceptional

I shared back in February about a racist message left on a graffiti rock in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The school district released a statement saying, “While the district is disappointed in the actions of those who painted the rock, we will not let them take from us...