Protests participate in ‘Take Down The Flag’ rally in front of Columbia, South Carolina’s Statehouse

Protesters marched to the front of the statehouse in Columbia, SC this evening to participate in ‘Take Down The Flag’ protest and rally.

Take Down The Flag was a call to action to remove the Confederate Flag following the senseless tragedy of nine people killed at a historic church in Charleston.

Protestors and Americans across the country are calling for the flag to be removed from statehouse as it symbolizes a long standing history of hate and racism. It’s time for the flag to come down.

“Would you fly a swastika?” #TakeItDown rally. pic.twitter.com/gIZbzPUELJ

— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) June 20, 2015

Crowd of 1000+ at takeitdown rally is largely white but many blacks here too and other races. All ages #thestate pic.twitter.com/NSaLoqZugF

— John Monk (@jmonkatthestate) June 20, 2015

Crowd a SC Capitol is several hundred people & about 65% white. Chanting “Take it Down.” #Charleston pic.twitter.com/ha8KkBW5K0

— jelani cobb (@jelani9) June 20, 2015