Anti-Semitic and racist graffiti was found in three locations in Norman, Oklahoma on April 2, which included local Democratic Party headquarters and an elementary school.
Kate Bierman, a member of the Norman City Council, posted pictures of the graffiti to Facebook, noting that the three locations that were struck with the graffiti were the Firehouse Art Center, McKinley Elementary School and the Cleveland County Democratic Party:
The graffiti comes a week after similar graffiti was found at the state Democratic Party headquarters and a Chicksaw Nation office in Oklahoma City. Police are investigating if the Oklahoma City graffiti is connected to the Norman graffiti.
Norman police believe that they have found a female suspect who promulgated the recent graffiti:
SHARE: Do you recognize the female or vehicle in this video? She is believed to be involved in 3 incidents of vandalism that occurred overnight as well as recent incidents in OKC. Anyone w/ info or video is asked to contact NPD at 405-366-6447 or Crime Stoppers at 405-366-7867 pic.twitter.com/kLUmOaQAP8
— Norman Police (@normanokpd) April 3, 2019
Reps. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) and Kendra Horn (D-Okla.) condemned the graffiti.
“Such despicable and hate-filled language and symbols have no place in our communities, and I am especially horrified that one of these cases was present at an elementary school,” Cole said. “No one, especially young and innocent children, should have to encounter such hate. In the days ahead, I remain confident in law enforcement and prosecutors to ensure justice is served.”
Similarly, Horn said, “I’m heartbroken and troubled to see another display of hate and white supremacy in our state. Law enforcement is still investigating, but regardless of intent, subjecting Oklahomans – especially children – to these images is deeply damaging. This behavior empowers those who hold hate-filled beliefs.”
The local Anti-Defamation League tweeted, “We are outraged and disgusted by these further acts of anti-Semitism and hate now in Norman, Oklahoma. This is unacceptable. We applaud the support of community members who have committed to help.”
We are outraged and disgusted by these further acts of anti-Semitism and hate now in Norman, Oklahoma. This is unacceptable. We applaud the support of community members who have committed to help #fighthateforgood https://t.co/h7bpbdy15c
— ADL-Texoma (@ADL_NTO) April 3, 2019
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