NC State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Gloria Steinem
September 5, 2026 – September 10, 2026
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities lowered to half-staff from September 5 through September 10, 2026, in honor of Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist activist and journalist who died on September 2. Steinem was a powerhouse advocate for freedom, equality, and women's rights who founded Ms. Magazine and inspired generations through her work in the women's liberation movement. Her advocacy for gender equality and social justice left a lasting impact on American society and women worldwide.
Flag protocol
Flags at state facilities in North Carolina will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset September 5 through September 10, 2026.
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