Walmart will remove Mississippi flags from its stores due to its depiction of Confederate emblem
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"We believe it's the right thing to do, and is consistent with Walmart's position to not sell merchandise with the confederate flag from stores and online sites, as part of our commitment to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for all of our customers in the communities we serve," spokesperson Anne Hatfield told Business Insider in a statement. , the company will remove the flag while the state debates whether to change the design.
"Displaying state flags in our stores is a common practice nationwide. We know the design of the Mississippi state flag is being discussed by various stakeholders. While the issue continues to be discussed, we've made the decision to remove the Mississippi state flag from display in its current form from our stores," Hatfield said.
Protests began at the end of May following the death of George Floyd when a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes as he became unresponsive.
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