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R&B singer Macy Gray demands that the American flag be abolished, according to The Daily Wire.
“Like the Confederate, [the flag] is tattered, dated, divisive, and incorrect. It no longer represents democracy and freedom. It no longer represents ALL of us. It’s not fair to be forced to honor it. It’s time for a new flag.”
“The blue square represents vigilance and perseverance, and the red stripes stand for valor. America is all of those things. So, what if those elements on the flag remained?”
In April Gray said, “It’s impossible to ignore the fact that there are thousands of families in our country who are grieving from unaccountable deaths due to police brutality.”
“We are here to identify those families and help them with grief counseling, legal and financial assistance.”
“I’ve spoken with a list of mothers who have lost their children in this unthinkable manner and they need help.”
“Everyone grieves in different ways but the common thread is their question of how do they continue on — they need support and this is what we’re here to do.”
From The Daily Wire:
https://www.dailywire.com/news/singer-macy-gray-says-american-flag-should-be-abolished
The website for Gray’s organization highlights the fact that it is “NOT an anti-police organization,” [caps theirs], and takes pains to suggest that not every death of a black person at the hands of authorities is a result of brutality: “Regardless of the circumstances that end a life through contact with the police; the effect on the families is devastating — emotionally, mentally, physically and financially … We are here to do as much as we can for grieving families.”
As for why Gray decided to publicize her ideas for a new flag design now — her bio at the end of her essay reveals she and her band have just released a new album.
