>> it came down because economically we put a stronghold on the state of south carolina. if you don't agree with us by the way, there never was a compromise. there never was a compromise. the officials of the state of south carolina decided we don't have to talk to those people. we'll make the decision for south carolina. and they did. >> that man you just heard from lonnie randolph, president of the south carolina naacp joins me now and janine dernon. calling for the flag's removal. thank you for joining us. lonnie, many people say it's a loss of the emanuel nine is the reason the flag went down a triumph over tragedy is a reason why. you said it started with the economic boycott that helped lead to this moment. why that as well?