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 claimed the Ku Klux Klan was 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 statement on Facebook.
This is not the first time hate-filled messages have appeared in the neighborhood. In 2019, flyers alleging to be from the KKK were found on sidewalks and roads, placed in baggies weighted down with rocks and road salt.
As of 2024, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported 13 active contemporary KKK factions, including the recently formed "Maryland White Knights." The group reportedly formed following the collapse of the Old Glory Knights, though it remains unconfirmed if they are behind the recent flyers.
WMAR-2 News has contacted both the school district and police department for further details.
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Author's summary: The recent distribution of KKK propaganda flyers in South Baltimore sparked condemnation from local officials and highlights ongoing hate group activity in the region.