The City of Huntington Beach, California, braced for a rumored White Lives Matter (WLM) rally on April 11. Although the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) was on high alert, the rally did not materialize for the most part. Instead, the it became predominantly by a Black Lives Matter (BLM) rally of some 500 people—according to a police estimate—which had been planned as a counter-protest. Scuffles ensued and the gathering was declared an unlawful assembly, with 11 arrested. Though there was no WLM signage or chants, a small number of extremists made an appearance, including two men shouting racial slurs at the BLM side and others with tattoos including swastikas. One of them slapped a counter-protester. Photos posted on social media appear to show KKK Grand Dragon William Quigg at the event. A handful of people showed up with signs promoting former President Donald Trump and “All Lives Matter.” They were …
Rumored White Lives Matter Rally in Huntington Beach Turns to BLM Unlawful Assembly
April 12, 2021
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