The new state flag features a magnolia flower, a symbol of hospitality, surrounded by 20 stars, signifying Mississippi's status as the 20th state in the union, and a gold five-point star to reflect Mississippi's indigenous Native American tribes.13 Jan 2021
Why did Mississippi get a new flag?
In the wake of the #BlackLivesMatter protests that followed the death of African American George Floyd this May, the state was under pressure to change its flag, with some protesters demanding the removal of statues or monuments that could be perceived as symbols of racism, including some Confederate monuments.5 Nov 2020
What does the new Mississippi flag represent?
The magnolia blossom on the new flag is encircled by white stars representing Mississippi as the 20th state, plus a single gold star representing Native Americans. The gold star is made of diamond shapes that are significant to the Choctaw culture.6 Jan 2021
What is Mississippi's current flag?
The new flag features a magnolia blossom surrounded by 20 stars, signifying Mississippi's status at the 20th state in the union, and a gold five-point star to reflect Mississippi's indigenous Native American tribes.4 Nov 2020
What is the new Mississippi flag design?
Designed by graphic artist Rocky Vaughan, the “New Magnolia” shows the state flower standing at the center of a dark blue stripe flanked by gold and red. Twenty stars meant to symbolize Mississippi's status as the 20th state to enter the Union, as well as the words “In God We Trust,” surround the white blossom.4 Nov 2020