Redondo Beach residents denounce racist Halloween flyer posted in neighborhood
Redondo Beach residents were shocked to find racist flyers saying certain trick-or-treaters were not welcome.
"It was kind of gut-wrenching because the content was very explicit," said resident Peter K.
While on a stroll Sunday, Peter found the racist flyer among the festive Halloween decorations in his Redondo Beach neighborhood on the corner of Grant Avenue and Rindge Lane. The handout, which was posted on a telephone pole, reads "due to the massive influx of Black people into Redondo Beach we no longer hand out Halloween candy."
"I think it's just a group of people or maybe a single individual who is not mentally well," said Peter.
He took to social media to alert his neighbors of the racist flyer. Some of those that replied to his post shared their disgust.
The Redondo Beach Police Department said this flyer was circulated around town last year too. Officers never found the person who posted it. Police said those responsible for the flyer could be charged with a hate incident.
"They're also cowards because they don't put any information on who is the author of this," said Peter. "They just post it randomly around."
The flyer was gone by Monday afternoon. Peter added that the message does the feelings of the community.
"I don't get the impression that this is a community that stands for these values," said Peter.
Peter said trick-or-treaters are welcome to Redondo Beach and won't let the flyer ruin his Halloween.
"We have candy for everybody, of course," he said.
