Mississippi approves magnolia emblem to replace Confederate flag

Mississippi will fly a new state flag with a magnolia to replace a Confederate-themed flag state politicians retired months ago as part of the national reckoning over racial injustice.

The new flag, which also bears the phrase “In God We Trust”, was approved by the state’s voters on Tuesday.

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