Condemning the Display and Commercialization of the Confederate Battle Flag

WHEREAS, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ("NAACP") is committed to the principles of equality, justice, and the elimination of racial discrimination; and 

WHEREAS, The Confederate Battle Flag has historical associations with slavery, segregation, and oppression, serving as a painful reminder of a shameful chapter in our nation's history; and 

WHEREAS, The pervasive display and commercialization of the Confederate Battle Flag on apparel, merchandise, bumper stickers, and miscellaneous paraphernalia perpetuate a harmful and offensive symbol that fosters divisiveness and reinforces racial inequities; and 

WHEREAS, The NAACP recognizes the importance of fostering an inclusive and respectful society that acknowledges the diversity of its members. 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the NAACP reaffirms its 2000 Resolution condemning the Confederate Flag and Emblem as symbols of hate associated with and utilized by white supremacists. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the NAACP condemns the flying of the Confederate Battle Flag and the placing of its image on apparel, merchandise, bumper stickers, and miscellaneous paraphernalia. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the NAACP calls upon individuals, businesses, and government entities to refrain from displaying or promoting the Confederate Flag in any form. 

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the NAACP urges educational institutions to include the historical context of the Confederate Battle Flag in their curricula to promote understanding, empathy, and a commitment to dismantling systemic racism.