Racist Flyers Distributed in South Baltimore Neighborhood
On Monday, propaganda flyers from a far-right hate group were found near Cross Street Market. The flyers claim that the Ku Klux Klan is providing a "public service" by "trying to protect us all from 'juvenile' thugs."
“We unequivocally condemn the message, and have spoken with both BCPSS and BPD about the proper response to this hate speech. Hate has no place in our city,” said District 11 Councilman Zac Blanchard in a Facebook statement.
This is not the first incident of hate-filled messages distributed in the neighborhood. In 2019, similar fliers claiming to be from the KKK were left on sidewalks and roads inside baggies weighed down with rocks and salt.
As of 2024, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) documented 13 active contemporary KKK factions, including the newly-formed "Maryland White Knights." According to the SPLC, this group emerged following the "collapse" of the Old Glory Knights. It remains unconfirmed whether this or any other faction is responsible for the recent flyer distribution.
WMAR-2 News has contacted both the school district and Baltimore Police Department for additional details. Blair Sabol covers Howard County and investigative stories in the Baltimore area for WMAR-2 News.
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