Symbolism and future of Confederate battle flag discussed at forum (GA)
Posted: Aug 25, 2015 10:42 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 26, 2015 10:28 AM EDT
By Barbara Gauthier
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - More than two dozen people gathered Tuesday night in Columbus to discuss the controversial symbolism of the Confederate battle flag ...
“It belongs in a museum - it’s a part of history. I don’t think we can go away from it or hide from it,” says Zachry. “It is a part of our history, just like all the rest of our history.”
Georgia State Representatives Calvin Smyre and Carolyn Hugley were invited to participate in the discussion. They spoke about the history of Georgia's flag and racial symbolism.
Both lawmakers discussed their experiences in 2003 when Governor Roy Barnes led the initiative to remove the Confederate battle flag symbol from the Georgia state flag.
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