Dear Members of the Durham Fair Association:

We are writing to you to ask that the Confederate flag and all related memorabilia be banned from the Durham Fair in Connecticut.  We feel that the time to make this change is now.  While some may say that the flag is a symbol of Southern heritage, it is clear that it also is used as a symbol of white supremacy and as a tool of oppression.  Such a divisive symbol cannot be part of a fair that wants to be inviting and inclusive of all.  

As we are sure you are aware, the Confederate flag has recently been banned from all NASCAR events, and the Mississippi legislature voted to remove it from their state flag.  People around the country are realizing that a symbol that can be used for hate does not stand for their values.  It is time to remove all Confederate flag memorabilia and make the Durham Fair truly welcoming to all people.   

Sincerely,

Middlefield and Durham Racial Justice Team