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TexasTowelie

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Fri Aug 9, 2019, 07:06 AM Aug 2019

Straight Pride Founder (Accidentally) Admits His Group Is 'Racist' [View all]

The founder of a “straight pride” organization speaking before a California city council Wednesday night blasted one of the councilwomen for calling the group racist – then proceeded to say that the National Straight Pride Coalition is, in fact, “racist.” While it may have been a slip of the tongue, statements made by another of the group’s leaders and statements on the group’s website make clear the organization advocates white supremacy.

“I’m the founder and director of the National Straight Pride Coalition,” Don Grundmann told the Modesto City Council, as he attempted to argue for a parade permit. He was repeatedly booed by the audience, and interrupted his remarks to label them “racist clowns.”

Grundmann denounced a prayer vigil that he says was held to show opposition to his straight pride parade, More than 100 people attended the vigil.

“We’re a peaceful group we wanted to have a peaceful meeting,” he claimed, lamenting what he called a “one way street for tolerance in this nation.”

Read more: https://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/2019/08/watch-straight-pride-founder-accidentally-admits-his-group-is-racist/

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