Walmart will remove Mississippi flags from its stores due to its depiction of Confederate emblem

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• Walmart will remove the Mississippi flag from its stores for its use of a Confederate emblem, a spokesperson said. 
• Many organizations have called on lawmakers to remove the symbol from the flag. 
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Walmart will stop displaying the Mississippi state flag in stores over its use of a Confederate emblem. 

"We believe it's the right thing to do, and is consistent with Walmart's position to not sell merchandise with the confederate flag from stores and online sites, as part of our commitment to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for all of our customers in the communities we serve," spokesperson Anne Hatfield told Business Insider in a statement. 

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