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Jul 17, 2019 2 hr 4 min

Symbols and Slurs

from Echoes on Air

In this episode, Janelle and Chris talk to Liz Nichols and Dylan Owen about the impact of symbols and words and how they are hijacked for both good and bad. They talk about the results of a survey sent out to the Echoes Fam as well as discuss the biggest American symbol, the American flag, and what it means to them. Articles: What three hated symbols used to mean before they were hijacked: http://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2017/04/12/what-three-hated-symbols-used-to-mean-before-they-were-hijacked-by-extremists/ How hate groups are hijacking medieval symbols while ignoring the fact behind them: https://www.history.com/news/how-hate-groups-are-hijacking-medieval-symbols-while-ignoring-the-facts-behind-them Slurs and Biased Language: https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/slurs-and-biased-language Articles mentioned in the episode: This flag brought our nation back together: https://news.artnet.com/exhibitions/sonya-clark-fabric-workshop-confederate-flag-1502869

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