South Carolina State University is set to become the first HBCU to have its official flag raised over the State House in Columbia. The university flag will be raised next to the usual American and state flags to celebrate its HBCU National Football Championship victory. The flag will be raised on Jan. 19, which marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
A celebration of South Carolina State University’s national football championship victory
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster approved a request to raise the HBCU’s flag on top of the State Capitol, it was announced on Tuesday. The request was made by State Rep. Hamilton Grant, Rep. Jerry Govan and Sen. Deon Tedder to celebrate South Carolina State’s football victory.
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“The coaching staff and football team deserve to be celebrated!” Sen. Tedder wrote in a statement shared with News 2. “For the thousands of South Carolina State alumni across our state, this is a historical moment to witness. I’m grateful to Governor McMaster for honoring this request and helping make history by recognizing the excellence, legacy, and impact of South Carolina State University.”
Sen. Tedder, who is a university alum, said seeing the flag will be a “powerful symbol of pride and progress.”…