My piece about the KKK Rally in Anaheim, published in today’s LA Times
So this happened…!
Breaking news, just then shared via Twitter
While the event itself was deeply unsettling, I am grateful for the opportunity to give voice to my experiences, and to widen the conversation.
Excerpt: The best way to confront a hate group that has increasingly made its presence known in Anaheim is difficult to determine. Some people prefer not to give the KKK the satisfaction of receiving any attention at all. I understand that, but my bigger fear is that if we ignore the KKK, we allow racism the opportunity to fester in the dark.
Image via LA Times’ Twitter feed
I first wrote about the experience here (KKK Rally in Anaheim: Where were the helpers?) and then posted a follow-up blog (What Was I Thinking?). But this LA Times editorial is edgier. It also goes deeper.
Wondering: What would you have done, in similar circumstances? After you’ve read the complete editorial, I invite you to respond via Twitter or Facebook, or drop a comment on this blog.