Confederate flag sales at upcoming Lorain County Fair prompt protest (OH)
Michael Sangiacomo, The Plain Dealer
on August 02, 2016 at 3:52 PM
updated August 02, 2016 at 4:12 PM
ELYRIA, Ohio -- Groups opposed to the sale of the Confederate battle flag at the Lorain County Fair will hold rallies this month to honor what they say is the "true American flag."
The Lorain County Democratic Party and the Fair Minded Coalition are urging people to boycott the fair, which is planned for Aug. 22-28 at the Wellington Fairgrounds in southern Lorain County.
The groups say the Confederate flag is an insult to many and a painful reminder of slavery and racism and that its sale should be banned by the Lorain County Fair Board ...
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