NAACP, Houston community leaders speak out against White Lives Matter protest

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Houston denounced a Sunday protest held by the White Lives Matter group.

Dr. James Douglas, president of the NAACP Houston Branch, told media Monday that they respect the White Lives Matter's right to protest but do disagree with the group's message.

"And while we support their right to express themselves, we adamantly disagree with their position, which is based on white privilege and lack of information that is totally flawed," Douglas said in front of the NAACP's Houston headquarters. "Under the auspice of protecting their Southern heritage they were flanked by Confederate flags and semi-automatic assault weapons at a time where our country is trying to heal from gun violence."

On Sunday, White Lives Matter members protested in front of the NAACP's Houston headquarters at 2002 Wheeler with Confederate flags and firearms. White Lives Matter member Ken Reed told the Chronicle that the Confederate flag represents Southern heritage and was not meant to be seen as racist.

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Cross-posted in the Texas Group.