Mississippi Declares Confederate Heritage Month: Outrage Erupts
Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi has declared April 2025 as Confederate Heritage Month, continuing a tradition dating back to 1993. This annual proclamation, requested by the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV), a neo-Confederate organization, is not publicly promoted by state officials. Despite criticism, Reeves and previous governors, both Republican and Democrat, have issued similar proclamations, highlighting a long-standing practice rooted in the “Lost Cause” narrative. The proclamation’s continuation underscores ongoing debates surrounding Mississippi’s history and its legacy of slavery and white supremacy.
John Q. Hosedrinker