November 2nd 2024.
Pennsylvania officials have issued an apology after a recent Halloween parade caused controversy. The event, held in Mount Pleasant, featured a float that included a woman dressed as Kamala Harris in shackles, seemingly imitating the Vice President. The float was led by someone wearing a Trump mask, and in a video captured at the event, a woman can be heard saying, "Y'all are disgusting."
The float, which also included a sniper rifle, has received widespread criticism for its use of racist imagery. Many have pointed out the uncomfortable similarities to America's history of slavery and the Jim Crow era. The incident has sparked outrage and concern, especially as it comes just days before the US election.
After the backlash, the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, who sponsored the parade, released a statement apologizing for the display. They made it clear that they do not share the values represented by the float, and they understand how it may have hurt or offended members of their community.
One attendee, Josh Huff, was shocked and disturbed by the float. He described it as simulating a lynching and called it a dark and unacceptable sight. He also expressed disappointment in those in power who allowed the float to be a part of the parade.
The incident has gained widespread attention, with many reaching out to the NAACP - one of the largest civil rights organizations in the US. Daylon Davis, the president of the Pittsburgh NAACP chapter, spoke to The Washington Post about the display. He called it a harmful symbol that evokes a painful history of violence, oppression, and racism that black and brown communities have long endured in America.
Davis plans to meet with borough officials after the election to address the incident. In the meantime, he urges people to stay informed and stay engaged in the political process. He also encourages people to download the 9News app to stay updated on the latest breaking news, sports, politics, and weather. The app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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