U of Vermont Hoists Black Lives Matter Flag Right Next to American Flag
For those “struggling with the violence and search for justice in this country.”
9.26.2016
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The University of Vermont and its student government felt a Black Lives Matter flag deserved to fly next to the American flag (at the same height, too) and the state flag as a show of solidarity for those “struggling with the violence and search for justice in this country.” At least one student in support of the display was nearly brought to tears.
“I wanted to cry when I saw this,” sophomore Akilah Ho-Young declared on Facebook. So did we at TruthRevolt, but for a different reason. “My body filled with lots of joy to know that my predominantly white university is paying tribute to the deaths in the black community. It’s the littlest thing that just means so much to me!”
The BLM flag flew proudly during what the media called “unrest” in Charlotte last week and what the rest of us called riots. Ho-Young’s post was capitalized upon by race hustler and BLM charlatan Shaun King who shared the photo. There were those that praised the school’s actions, tweeting “UVM has put us on notice. It’s time to ‘Go for broke.’”
There was plenty of critical reaction, calling the move “un-American” and reminding everyone that responses would be much different if that were a “White Lives Matter” flag or even worse, the “Rebel Flag.” Many simply pointed to the riots as proof that the university was promoting a violent organization that is categorically racist.
It is noted at The Washington Post that the flag was “stolen” over the weekend, and UVM is investigating it as theft. But by Sunday afternoon, a new one was up, made by UVM’s director of student life, Pat Brown, and his wife.
SGA president Jason Malucci told the Post, “It was upsetting that someone stole it, but I think it underscored the necessity for raising in the first place. We’re proud of the fact that we’re contributing to that conversation. You can’t make progress unless you acknowledge that there’s a problem.”
A rally at the flag poles is scheduled for Monday afternoon. Students are encouraged to wear all black and gather for a picture. Organizers stress this is a peaceful event meant only to “celebrate the black community.” As far as the flag being flown at a height equal to the American flag, organizers explain it “represents what this nation and institution was built on: Equality for all people.”
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