Viral videos of the group circulated across social media on Sunday. Paducah-McCracken County NAACP President J.W. Cleary issued a statement in response to the group, "As the Paducah-McCracken County NAACP, we express our deep concern and firm condemnation regarding the recent display of hate and intolerance witnessed today outside the McCracken County Courthouse and Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church. The group marching with Confederate and Patriot Front flags represents ideologies rooted in white supremacy and division, seeking to sow seeds of discord in our community. Despite their attempts to hide behind face coverings, their message of hate is clear and unacceptable."
Cleary's statement said that the NAACP will not waver in its commitment to equality and justice in Paducah.
The statement added, "With unity and perseverance, the Paducah-McCracken County NAACP calls upon all residents to reject hatred and division, and to work towards a future where diversity is celebrated and embraced."
A video posted on X showed a leader of the group speaking outside Paducah City Hall indicating their protest was in regard to an alleged case of sexual assault carried out by a transgender daycare worker. The sentence of the worker was suspended after spending 352 days in jail.
Screen capture from video taken by Shulorn Hollowell Jeter and posted on her Facebook page
