Brittany Newsome dressed in climbing gear and a helmet, decided to climb a flagpole on the grounds of South Carolina's state capitol Saturday morning. Hours before a pro-flag rally that was scheduled to take place at Columbia's monument, Newsome climbed the 30-ft flagpole and removed the confederate battle flag. There have been many disputes discussing the place of the Confederate Battle Flag in this generation. Newsome was arrested when she reached the ground after descending the pole with the flag in hand.

The flag was later raised again, but Brittany Newsome had made her mark on the debate. Activists James Tyson, who helped remove Newsome's gear was charged along with Newsome for defacing a monument, and a misdemeanor according to S.C Department of Public Safety. Not long after Brittany was arrested, she became an online hero. The hashtag #FreeBree began to trend when social media learned about her story.

The 30-year old became an inspiration because she did more than just sit behind a computer and express her opinion about what she felt was wrong. She took action. Newsome showed us that you must do more than state your opinion. Action is the only thing that will make a difference.

Saturday afternoon Newsome posted her bond and was released from jail. The social media inspiration was being applauded by celebrities, civil rights activists, and even politicians. The Color of Change advocacy group created an online petition for her charge to be dropped, and a fundraiser for legal fees.

"Her actions represent a nation that is saying NO MORE of letting this symbol of white supremacy fly," first lady of New York Chirlane McCray tweeted.

"The NAACP calls on state prosecutors to consider the moral inspiration behind the civil disobedience of this young practitioner of democracy," NAACP President Cornell William Brooks said in a statement. "Prosecutors should treat Ms. Newsome with the same large-hearted measure of justice that inspired her actions."

"We consider this flag as a flag of heritage not hate," 75-year-old Greenville resident Leland Browder told the Washington Post "I don't hate anybody. We feel like it's a part of our history. It's a part of the South."

With all the hate crimes, and racial issues African Americans have been facing recently, it is a wonderful feeling to see Bree Newsome to take action despite the consequences to make a point and open the eyes and inspire others.