A new AP-NORC poll just revealed something powerful:
Only 3 in 10 Black Americans say they EVER fly the
American flag — compared to about half of white and
Hispanic adults.
In this video we break down:
✅ The full AP-NORC poll results explained
✅ Why some Black Americans proudly fly the flag
✅ Why others refuse to fly it under ANY circumstance
✅ The story of Jerry Esters — flies 3 flags, honors his
enslaved great-great-grandmother
✅ The story of Yvonne Pistochini — flag represents
division, not unity
✅ The generational & political divide in the data
✅ Why 75% of Democrats under 45 never fly the flag
✅ What patriotism actually means to Black Americans
✅ The complicated history behind Black America &
the flag
✅ Why this poll matters right before July 4th, 2026
This isn’t a simple yes or no question.
For some Black Americans, flying the flag is about
honoring ancestors who fought, bled and built this
country with nothing.
For others, it represents a promise that was never
fully kept.
Both perspectives come from the SAME place —
a deep, complicated relationship with a country
that wasn’t built for them, but that they built
with their own hands.
Drop your opinion in the comments 👇🏾
Do you fly the American flag? Why or why not?
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📅 Published: June 30, 2026
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