**** Extremist Symbols, Logos and Tattoos ****
**** Confederate Flag ****
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Symbol Type |
General Racist Symbol |
Also Known As |
N.A. |
Traditional Use/Origins |
Civil War/Old South |
Hate Group/Extremist Organization |
White Supremacists |
Extremist Meaning or Representation |
White southern pride |
Background/History |
Although the flag is seen by some Southerners simply as a symbol of Southern pride, it is often used by racists to represent white domination of African-Americans. The flag remains a subject of controversy because some Southern states still fly the flag from public buildings or incorporate it into their state flag’s design. The flag is also used by racists as an alternative to the American flag, which they consider to be an emblem of what they describe as the Jewish-controlled government. |