SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is taking a hard stand against Mississippi’s state flag.
Sankey joined calls for the flag to be changed in the state on Thursday, as it still features a Confederate symbol — something widely seen as racist and offensive throughout the country.
If it’s not changed, Sankey threatened to pull all conference championship events from the state.
“It is past time for change to be made to the flag of the State of Mississippi,” Sankey said in a statement on Thursday. “Our students deserve an opportunity to learn and compete in environments that are inclusive and welcoming to all.