A home in rural Hamilton flying a Confederate flag is drawing the attention of the Canadian-Anti Hate Network, while also concerning a Black resident who lives in the area.
A home in Binbrook, a rural community in Hamilton, is flying a Confederate flag. The Canadian Anti-Hate Network says it is a hate symbol which celebrates the murder and slavery of Black people.
The symbol was later resurrected during the civil rights movement by those opposed to equal rights for Black people, and has since been associated with white supremacist groups. The person who answered the door, who didn't want to be named, said they "don't care what other people think" and said they don't think the flag was racist.
CAHN, HAARC and HCCI said the flag doesn't represent freedom and isn't ambiguous — it's clearly racist. HAARC executive director Lyndon George said the situation is a stark reminder there's more work to be done to fight racism. "Unfortunately, there is currently no legislation that would provide police with the grounds to lay charges or compel the homeowner to take down the flag," Penman said.
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