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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

'MLK Was a Republican' Billboards Lead to Controversy

Billboards in Dallas, Texas read:


“Martin Luther King Jr. was a Republican. VOTE REPUBLICAN!” 
They have been strategically placed above Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
Creator Claver Kamau-Imani, founder of RagingElephants.org said “The use of Dr. King, because of him being an icon in the community, we feel would be most effective. That’s why we used it. We have the documentation to back the claims we’re making on the billboard.”
His organization seeks to convince African Americans who typically vote Democrat to switch to the Republican Party. 
(Photo by WREG)