A Norwalk community is shocked after discovering Ku Klux Klan flyers littered throughout their neighborhood.
Precious Combs, like many of her neighbors, discovered the flyer promoting the KKK in her driveway, inside a Ziplock bag containing gum.
“I was like oh my gosh, and I walked up and down the road collected three more because I didn’t want anybody to see it,” Combs claimed.
Combs initially believed the flyers were fake.
“The flyer looked like it was created by a child. But I had my boss reverse the number, and it was part of the actual clan, which freaked me out. When I dialed the number on the flyer, I was directed to a voicemail message claiming to be the Ku Klux Klan. When I realized it was real, I went home, started a bonfire, and burned three of the flyers. “I kept for evidence,” Combs explained.
This was the second time Ku Klux Klan flyers had been found in Norwalk, which concerned the community.
“It’s scary and with the history of what they are, a lot of people are scared,” according to Combs.
Combs describes the neighborhood as close-knit and diverse.
“We have African Americans and Spanish neighbors, and everyone gets along with everyone,” according to Combs.
However, one man I spoke with refused to show his face on camera for fear of retaliation. He says he is not surprised given the history of racism he has witnessed in other parts of the country.
“It hurts, but it is better for these children to know that these things still exist in life. Unfortunately, people die every day because of this, and children should be educated about it,” said a neighbor.
Combs says she will continue to advocate for the various communities.
“I feel compelled to speak out, and if I don’t, who will? “I should not feel privileged because of the color of my skin,” Combs stated.
In response to the flyer, Combs placed a new sign in her front yard that promoted equality for people of various backgrounds and beliefs, hoping to spread a positive message throughout the community.
“I want them to know we love everybody here,” Combs stated.
Norwalk police said they have an idea who may have distributed the flyer, but given First Amendment rights, it is unlikely that anyone will face consequences for doing so.
