Former Congresswoman Val Demings

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

He advocated for Black residents to be recognized at the anniversary. In response, he and three others were kidnapped, brought to a Klan rally, beaten, and nearly burned alive. Klan members fired into his home, killing his dog and just missing his pregnant wife. https://t.co/TPIHxwwKrK — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 8, 2021

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Dr. Hayling had attended @FAMU_1887 & served in the @usairforce. In 1960, he moved to St. Augustine, which was just a few years from celebrating its "400th anniversary as the nation’s oldest city on an all-white basis." https://t.co/NQxiISzsoE — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 8, 2021

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The sheriff arrested four KKK members, AND the four Black men, who were accused of "assaulting" the mob. Charges against the klansmen were dropped. Dr. Hayling was convicted of "criminal assault." The next spring, in 1964, Dr. Hayling put out his call. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 8, 2021