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And now it's the New Orleans Saints fleur de lis
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:51 pm
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The fleur de lis, a French symbol used by royal families dating back to the 13th century, and emblazoned on the New Orleans Saints helmet, is now being called a symbol of slavery, drawing comparisons to the recent uproar against the Confederate battle flag.
“As an African I find it painful, and I think people whose ancestors were enslaved here may feel it even harder than I do as an African,” said slave historian Dr. Ibrahima Seck to WWLTV. He connects the usage of the fleur de lis, to “code noir,” or black code, which was adopted in Louisiana in 1724, and used to govern to state’s slave population.
Seck said a slave caught running away, “would be taken before a court and the sentence would be being branded on one shoulder and with the fleur de lis, and then they would crop their ears.” …
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Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:52 pm to Errerrerrwere
Good luck with that
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:53 pm to Errerrerrwere
People are just triggered by everything.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:53 pm to Errerrerrwere
Probably millions Saints fans who are black and I have never once heard them upset over anything other than a shitty team. Hell, some of them are more passionate about the Saints than anything else.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:53 pm to Errerrerrwere
This has been around for a while.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:53 pm to Errerrerrwere
First they came for the confederate statues, but I wasn't a confederate...
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:54 pm to Errerrerrwere
Tens of thousands of black people proudly sport the Saint logo. I believe even they would fight that one.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:54 pm to GumboPot
It's got to be a way to just grab attention during this grab bag.
At least, for this Tulane professor here in New Orleans.
At least, for this Tulane professor here in New Orleans.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:55 pm to Errerrerrwere
I guess Saints games will now have a completely different demographic in the stands.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:56 pm to Errerrerrwere
Some slaves were branded with letters so let's ban the alphabet. Makes about as much sense.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:57 pm to Errerrerrwere
I don't believe you. Haven't you heard that Confederate statues are all they want removed and then they will be happy.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:58 pm to Errerrerrwere
i doubt there are more than 6 people in the greater new orleans area with that sentiment. I wouldnt worry.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:58 pm to Errerrerrwere
Well, the Dallas Cowboys have a star on their helmets, and there were stars on the rebel flag, so they need to remove their symbol too, right?
Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:58 pm to GeauxBayouBengals
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Posted on 8/20/17 at 2:59 pm to graychef
Just wait until the race pimps figure out why LSU uses Tigers for their mascot.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 3:02 pm to GumboPot
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People are just triggered by everything.
These folks are as brittle as the gingerbread man.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 3:02 pm to REG861
quote:This. You have more people who think that interracial marriage should be illegal, and that isn't happening either.
i doubt there are more than 6 people in the greater new orleans area with that sentiment. I wouldnt worry.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 3:03 pm to Errerrerrwere
Link is from 2015.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 3:09 pm to Errerrerrwere
quote:
As an African I find it painful, and I think people whose ancestors were enslaved here may feel it even harder than I do as an African,” said slave historian Dr. Ibrahima Seck to WWLTV.
frick you.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 3:12 pm to Errerrerrwere
Every fricking idiot wants their 15 minutes of fame, so they seek out reasons to get attention, thinking they will be memorialized for 'the cause'. They are now searching and digging to find yet another travesty.
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