Richmond's Flagger organization is proposing placing a 50-foot Confederate flag on I-95 to 'welcome' visitors to the city. The announcement has sparked outrage and controversy. We explore why the flag remains such a divisive symbol.
Charlie Diradour, Chris Dovi, Brittany Tracy
Richmond's Flagger organization is proposing placing a 50-foot Confederate flag on I-95 to 'welcome' visitors to the city. The announcement has sparked outrage and controversy. Our panel explores why the flag remains such a divisive symbol for our city. This week's panel includes: The Rev. Ben Campbell, pastor director of Richmond Hill, and a frequent peace emissary between parties on some of the cityâs most controversial issues. He authored a well-received book, Richmondâs Unhealed History, published last year. The Rev. Tyrone Nelson, pastor of 6th Mount Zion in the city, one of the cityâs most historic and singificant african american congregations. Pastor Nelson also is a member of the Henrico Board of Supervisors Ron Moore, member of hte Sons of Confederate veterans, though not here as an official representative. He also was the first to protest at the VMFA in May of 2010 the lack of a Confederate flag, because the property was initially founded and chartered as a confederate monument and park .
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