CHARLOTTE — Community leaders are speaking out after a painted swastika was discovered at Fred Alexander Park.
It was found near The Males Place, a community garden and mentorship program for young Black men.
On Saturday, organizers gathered there to pray and show support and solidarity.
The organization’s founder also spoke about the disturbing vandalism.
“We reject intimidation, and we reject any attempt to normalize symbols of racial terror in our community,” said Omachi Baba Reggie Singleton.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden also condemned the vandalism, calling it a direct attack and a hateful symbol.