Police are investigating as much as possible of tearing down and burning the Black Lives Matter banner, and over the weekend Washington Washington D.C. Signed by two historic historic black churches during the unrest during pro-Trump protests.
Why it’s important: Saturday’s vandalism at the Sabari United Methodist Church and the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church is “an act of both racial terror and religious violence.” Per one statement Yolanda Pierce, Dean of Howard University School Div.
- Said Inther Mills, a senior pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church, founded in 1836. In a statement The acts are “reminiscent of cross-burning,” noting that we have a clear increase in white supremacy.
Reference: Historically, black churches have been targeted by white supremacy in acts of violence in the U.S.
Driving News: Violent clashes erupted in DC on Saturday between supporters of President Trump, who refused to concede his election defeat to President-elect Biden and his opponents.
- The men, some wearing “maga” hats, were captured on video Banner burning According to the Washington Post, Esbury was later identified as a proud member of a far-right group in the United Methodist Church.
- Another video shows Opponents are breaking down The metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal is a sign in the church and shouts: “Who are the streets? Our streets.”
What they are saying: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) Said in a statement On Sunday, the Office of Religious Affairs and the Metropolitan Police Department said “affected homes of the shrine are included.”
“DC’s faith-based organizations are at the very center of our community, giving us hope against the darkness. They embody our DC’s values of love and universality. Attacking them is an attack on all of us. This week, we are doomed to be torn apart. And we saw the forces of hate wanting to use intimidation. We will not let that happen. “
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