On Sunday, two influential organizations, NAACP and Missouri Faith Voices, gathered in downtown Springfield to respond to the controversial announcement made by a whites-only group, Return to the Land, that they intended to build a whites-only community in Missouri.
This marks a significant moment for Springfield, a city that has grown in diversity over the years, as it addresses concerns about potential division and hate.
Organizations Come Together
The gathering, held in Springfield, Missouri, was an important statement against the idea of segregation and racial exclusion.
The NAACP and Missouri Faith Voices have long stood for inclusivity, unity, and support for marginalized communities. They made it clear that they would not tolerate any attempts to bring back an era of racial segregation or promote discriminatory ideologies.
Return to the Land’s Plans in Missouri
The group, Return to the Land, has already made their presence known in northeast Arkansas, where they own 150 acres of land…