Fact Check: NAACP Sends Social Media Post Warning Of Possible Violence
Written by Andre on November 6, 2020
Fact Check.
We received some texts on our Frontline about the warning message from the NAACP. So I did a quick fact check to see if the warning message was real and it is not real.
The NAACP released a statement saying it was false and they also posted a video from their verified Twitter account.
Again the message is fake, the NAACP did NOT send out the following message.
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The NAACP has received credible information that some of the white nationalist groups, neo nazi’s and white supremist groups have initiations happening this weekend. As part of the initiation it is said that they will be looking to snatch black men and boys and hang them, shoot them, torture them and kill them. So please spread the word. Do not let your sons go out alone. Pay attention to your surroundings. If you made friends with someone recently, do not be gullible and naive they may have another motive… Be cautious, STAY PRAYED UP!
Only travel in pairs and even then, pay attention. If your car is hit by a truck or van don’t be quick to jump out. Pay attention. Women also be alert. The rumor is that they will seek men. But we know that at some point anyone will do. Be careful!”
Pass this on, share, share, share!
Here is the video statement from the NAACP.
NAACP VP of Marketing and Communications @Trovon_Williams comments on recent threatening white nationalist claims on social media. pic.twitter.com/PN76rsfxRn
— NAACP (@NAACP) November 6, 2020
