For 126 years, the Confederate battle flag remained alive as part of the official state flag of Mississippi.  In 2020, college athletes in Mississippi stood up and demanded change. Their courage sparked a movement. And just 12 days later, the State of Mississippi retired its flag. This is the story of those 12 days. This is Mississippi Rising.

For 126 years, the Confederate battle flag remained alive as part of the official state flag of Mississippi. 
In 2020, college athletes in Mississippi stood up and demanded change. Their courage sparked a movement.
And just 12 days later, the State of Mississippi retired its flag. This is the story of those 12 days. 
This is Mississippi Rising.