Yakima City Leader Takes Pledge To Reject Racial Supremacy

Yakima's Deputy Mayor and city council member is also the Chair of the Yakima County Republican party who is defending his decision to "reject ALL forms of racial supremacy."

BROWN SAYS IT'S NO LONGER OKAY TO STAY SILENT

Matt Brown says he signed a pledge so people know where he stands on racism because he says in today's world staying silent isn't the answer as so many accuse republicans of racism. He says it's in his best interest to be on the record about his feelings toward all Americans.

THE PLEDGE APPEARED ON BROWN'S FACEBOOK PAGE

The pledge, posted on Brown's Facebook page says he rejects all forms of racism and that he'll "work with all humans to end ANY type of violence associated with the abhorrent advancement of ANY Racial Supremacy during the 21st century and beyond.

WOULD YOU SIGN THE PLEDGE?

Brown asks others to join him and sign the pledge. Brown says he believes it's the right thing to do in today's politically charged environment. Brown says he understands those who disagree with him about signing the pledge. Brown says the pledge is from https://www.centerforselfgovernance.com/

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