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04-24-2015, 10:59 AM
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Valdosta State University Shuts Down Ahead of Flag Protest

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/georgia-university-shuts-down-ahead-flag-protest-n347586


A Georgia university that has become a flashpoint after a video of protesters trampling an American flag there went viral is closing all facilities Friday in preparation of a huge demonstration.

Valdosta Police Chief Brian Childress told the Valdosta Daily Times (http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/vsu-rally-means-no-classes-today/article_0439730e-ea2a-11e4-8031-83a21dad3ee0.html) that thousands of people who "just want to come down here and support the American flag" are expected to descend on Valdosta State University at 1:30 p.m. ET.

The rally comes in response to a video that went viral of students walking on a flag last Friday to protest racism, reported NBC affiliate WALB.com (http://www.walb.com/story/28887509/university-cancels-all-classes-for-flag-rally).


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