Should You Buy or Display a Confederate (Rebel) Flag?

No. Purchasing or displaying the Confederate battle flag—often called the "rebel flag"—is widely regarded as offensive because it symbolizes white supremacy, slavery, and racism. The flag was adopted by the Confederate States of America, which fought to preserve human enslavement, and was later embraced by segregationists and hate groups.

Why It Matters

• For many Americans, especially Black communities, the flag represents centuries of oppression, violence, and systemic racism.
• Major retailers (Walmart, Amazon, eBay, etc.) have banned its sale.
• Numerous states have removed it from official grounds and license plates.

Alternatives for Southern Heritage

If you wish to honor Southern culture, consider symbols without hateful associations: state flags, regional cuisine, music, literature, or historical markers that tell the full, unvarnished story.

Choosing not to buy or fly the Confederate flag is a simple, powerful act of respect and solidarity.