The Confederate Flag Has Finally Been Removed From The South Carolina Statehouse!

Yesterday morning, thousands gathered outside the South Carolina statehouse to watch as the Confederate flag (which is said to signify "racism") was lowered and taken down for the last time after being flown for 54 years.

The move comes in the wake of the Charleston shooting, in which nine black church goers were murdered in the state, and a campaign to remove the controversial symbol which many associate with racism.

On Thursday afternoon, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill that ordered the removal of the flag from above the statehouse, where it had flown for more than half a century.

Haley said;

"We will bring it down with dignity and we will make sure it is stored in its rightful place."

As the flag was lowered at around 10am today, the assembled crowd cheered and chanted, “Hate put it up, love will bring it down!”

Shortly after the flag was removed, President Obama tweeted his support for the historic move.

Let's hope this reduces a few "hate" crimes...