Mt. Pleasant Halloween Parade turns into a Klan rally

A Halloween parade display in Westmoreland County depicting Vice President Kamala Harris handcuffed and tied to the back of a golf cart drew sharp disapproval and outrage from residents and the Pittsburgh branch of the NAACP.[1]

Daylon Davis, president of the local NAACP chapter, said the parade entry goes beyond Halloween satire or free expression, but rather was a harmful symbol of the history of racism in the country.

“In allowing this display, the organizers have sent a troubling message that demeans and dehumanizes Black and Brown individuals,” he said in a statement. “This kind of imagery reinforces a dangerous narrative, implicitly suggesting that Black individuals belong in chains. Such a display has no place in our society today or any community that values inclusivity, respect and human dignity.”

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[1] https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/shocking-display-of-hate-mt-pleasant-halloween-parade-entry-depicts-vp-harris-tied-to-golf-cart/