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We don’t need guns, knives, fists, or words to wound people. A flag will suffice. Our state flag was divisive. The new one is for us ALL. January 15, 2021 entered in the Completely Your Choice (40) Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand The flag of Mississippi features a white magnolia blossom and the words ‘In God we trust" on a red field with a gold-bordered blue enclosure. It was passed by the state legislature on January 6, 2021, and it became the official state flag of Mississippi on January 11, 2021 It replaces the previous flag that displayed the Confederate battle insignia in the upper left-hand corner, which was retired on June 30, 2020. (Mississippi, twentieth state; gold star, symbolic of the indigenous Native American tribes of the land that would become Mississippi)

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/16/2021 5:36:00 PM

Nice

Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/16/2021 7:46:00 PM

Thanks

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/16/2021 10:57:00 AM

Lovely poem and thoughts... lovely flag. God bless you friend

Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/18/2021 6:21:00 AM

Thanks so much, Regina. Janice

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/15/2021 2:10:00 PM

I know the confederate flag was like a swastika to many. We need to put history behind us and move forward, Tom

Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/15/2021 5:34:00 PM

YES! Thanks so much, Tom. Janice

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/15/2021 10:50:00 AM

Ever watch honeybees pollinate a magnolia blossom? Sometimes it takes two or more to pluck off a stalk so they can harvest the nectar! Busy bees are also hard workers! I do remember Mississippi, as I was banned from the Biloxi/Gulfport bus system for offering my seat to a pregnant woman of colour, so I hope your flag brings more pleasant memories! Aloha! Rico

Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/15/2021 5:41:00 PM

Uh, no. I'll add watching honeybees pollinate a magnolia blossom to my really long list of things I've never seen. You were right to offer the lady your seat--and were punished for your kindness. I DO think this new flag will make a positive difference. THANKS, Rico! Janice