UVM president backs decision to fly Black Lives Matter flag - WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-

University of Vermont President Tom Sullivan says he is standing behind the student government's decision to fly the Black Lives Matter Flag on campus.

Sullivan said flying the flag outside the student center is not about an endorsement of the movement by the university, but reflects that students wanted to support the African-American community in the wake of recent police shootings in other states.

"I think given this particular time in the history of America, our students thought it was an appropriate time over the next couple of days to show their support for black communities in the United States," said Sullivan.

The university notes that the flagpole by the Davis Center has historically flown flags to celebrate or honor various organizations. The student government association selects which flag to go up. 

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