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Civil Rights Group Denounces Neo-Nazis Marching in Indianapolis
Content warning: this story includes hateful rhetoric and references to white supremacy. On Saturday, a group of armed neo-Nazis marched through downtown Indianapolis. Video circulating on social media shows masked individuals, carrying black flags with red swastikas as they moved through the city.
@tspearstvWhite supremacists marched through downtown Indianapolis, Saturday 8/16 Statement from Police Chief: “We had no prior knowledge of the demonstration, but immediately diverted resources to closely monitor the march… I also encourage our community to remain vigilant, report any suspicious or threatening activity… Hate may try to march in our streets, but it will never dictate the spirit of our city. Indianapolis’ strength lies in its diversity, resilience, and commitment to each other.“ Video courtesy: NaShan Clay♬ original sound – Tim Spears
In today’s feature report, WFHB News Correspondent Ella Cummings speaks with Ibrahim Hooper, National Communications Director and spokesperson for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Washington, D.C. based Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Hooper shares his reaction to the demonstration and what it means for Indiana.
He condemned the march, highlighting the rising tide of white supremacy, anti-immigrant xenophobia, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. Hooper emphasized the need for a unified response across political boundaries to counteract such hate groups, noting Indiana’s historical connection to hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Correspondent Ella Cummings has more.
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By WFHBContent warning: this story includes hateful rhetoric and references to white supremacy. On Saturday, a group of armed neo-Nazis marched through downtown Indianapolis. Video circulating on social media shows masked individuals, carrying black flags with red swastikas as they moved through the city.
@tspearstvWhite supremacists marched through downtown Indianapolis, Saturday 8/16 Statement from Police Chief: “We had no prior knowledge of the demonstration, but immediately diverted resources to closely monitor the march… I also encourage our community to remain vigilant, report any suspicious or threatening activity… Hate may try to march in our streets, but it will never dictate the spirit of our city. Indianapolis’ strength lies in its diversity, resilience, and commitment to each other.“ Video courtesy: NaShan Clay♬ original sound – Tim Spears
In today’s feature report, WFHB News Correspondent Ella Cummings speaks with Ibrahim Hooper, National Communications Director and spokesperson for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Washington, D.C. based Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Hooper shares his reaction to the demonstration and what it means for Indiana.
He condemned the march, highlighting the rising tide of white supremacy, anti-immigrant xenophobia, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. Hooper emphasized the need for a unified response across political boundaries to counteract such hate groups, noting Indiana’s historical connection to hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Correspondent Ella Cummings has more.