SEC commissioner Greg Sankey issued a call to action Thursday regarding the state flag of Mississippi and threatened repercussions if it wasn't changed.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey issued a call to action Thursday evening regarding the state flag of Mississippi.
"It is past time for change to be made to the flag of the State of Mississippi," Sankey said in a statement. "Our students deserve an opportunity to learn and compete in environments that are inclusive and welcoming to all.
"In the event that there is no change, there will be consideration of precluding Southeastern Conference championship events from being conducted in the State of Mississippi until the state flag is changed."
CBS News' Kate Smith reported earlier this week that momentum is growing in the state to adjust its flag, which prominently displays elements of the Confederate flag in its own ensign.
Last week, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers began drafting legislation to change the state flag, per CBS News, the first time the issue has been addressed seriously since 2001.
Mississippi has the highest percentage of Black Americans in the country.
In recent weeks, a number of symbols from the Confederacy have been removed from across the United States.
On June 10, NASCAR announced it would prohibit the presence of the Confederate flag from all events and properties.
"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry," NASCAR wrote in its statement. "Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sport special. The display of the confederate flag will be prohibited from all events and properties."
June 19, 2020 at 05:34AM
SEC Calls on State of Mississippi to Change State Flag
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