SEC commissioner calls for state to change flag

Flag.

The commissioner of the southeastern conference minutes ago issued a statement calling for a change in the mississippi state flag.

The statement from greg sankey reads as follows -- it is past time for change to be made to the flag of the state of mississippi.

Our students deserve an opportunity to learn and compete in environments that are inclusive and welcoming to all.

In the event there is no change, there will be consideration of precluding southeastern conference championship events from being conducted in the state of mississippi until the state flag is changed.

In response, mississippi state president mark keenum supported the commissioner's position and expressed support for changing the state flag