Only two weeks after moving into their apartment, a black gay Kansas couple receive a hateful and terrifying welcome. Death threats courtesy of the local Ku Klux Klan.
The couple, who say they are in a long-term relationship, moved into the Overland Park apartment complex in June "never had any problems." But after moving into a larger apartment in the same complex in late September, the couple received a flier with the image of a hooded Klansman and the message "Nigger Fags, Leave Or Die."
Two of the hateful threats were left for the couple, one on their door and another on their car. The police, predictably, have few leads.
KCTV-5 interviews (video) Yvette Peterson, their downstairs neighbor, who is outraged. "This was disgusting. I have only known them for three weeks but love them. Whatever someone wants to do ... that is their own business, their own life."
Overland Park is a fairly large and well-to-do suburb of Kansas City, KS. Unfortunately race relations seem to be an issue, such as in 2007 when a local school district had problems with a student displaying a noose. Despite the Klan activity, the town is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the country by Money and Forbes. The Overland Park black gay couple say they "may have to move again." Overland Park might be one of the best places to live in the country, but not if you're black and openly gay.
Disgusting.
Posted by: jose | 14 October 2008 at 12:15
Sad... I've went through a similar issues with religious people living across from me.
On a separate note:
I'm (blk male) on a popular gay site and I deal with racist bigot-white guys. They get mad at me because I don't respond right away to their comments/wanting to hook up. I received 2 of them just within the last 30 days. Also had the nerve to say "I'm going to tell everyone(in a particular city) that I was a problem."
There is many hateful white gay guys but they so badly want to get d!cked down by a black man.
I've become less than thrilled about hooking up with white guys in the major city I live in.
Understand, I like all races. I fvck all colors. White guys are usually the easiest whores.
Posted by: Anti-believer | 14 October 2008 at 12:38
Thank you for those stirring, poignant thoughts, Anti Believer.
I'm not sure how a gay couple receiving KKK death threats compares to nasty IMs from rejected trade on A4A ... but bless your heart.
Posted by: ATL KID | 14 October 2008 at 12:46
After so many great posts yesterday, I was spoiled and a little upset that you had a late start today. But wow, you really are popping, thanks for the great news.
Posted by: A. Ronald | 14 October 2008 at 12:47
ATL Kid...
Hi, hateful queen. I see you still hating on me. Real tired.
Posted by: Anti-believer | 14 October 2008 at 13:08
But I wasn't 'hating on you,' toots. I said bless your heart for enduring so much racism and hatred in the A4A chat rooms.
Why is Rod even wasting precious time discussing Klan death threats sent to black SGL couples? Sounds like your problems are much more important. (smile)
Posted by: ATL KID | 14 October 2008 at 14:06
This really is a pathetic story. At the same time we are about to elect a black president this demonstrates how far we still; have to go.
Posted by: JOSEPH | 14 October 2008 at 14:09
LOL.. stop it atl....
Posted by: freeleo | 14 October 2008 at 14:14
Oh Mary!
Isn't that the same kween who was arguing over tired Miss Rodney Chester's right to privacy?
I am sure she and Rodney Chester will have PLENTY OF PRIVACY at select movie theaters later this month. Plenty of privacy, plenty of empty seats.
Posted by: M. Mark | 14 October 2008 at 14:24
This story is just sad and pathetic on so many levels. I hope and pray those men are safe. They can hide under their sheets and behind doors but not in the open.
Posted by: Augustus | 14 October 2008 at 14:38
ATL...you know you are wrong boy lol,
Posted by: Roberto | 14 October 2008 at 14:39
Racists and white supremacists hate almost everything. If the black men were straight, they would still be hated by these evil people. Let's hope they are safe.
Posted by: Redondo Beach | 14 October 2008 at 14:43
This is 2008. There is no way on God's green earth these people should be allowed to get away with this. Find the cowards who did this.
Posted by: Quniton | 14 October 2008 at 15:58
Does Kansas have a hate crimes statute?
Posted by: Marshall | 14 October 2008 at 16:06
ATL ur just another miserable hateful queen. No wonder you live in ATL with the rest of men with broken wrist like you.
I don't need your blessings but you definitely need some help cause you hateful and mad at yourself.
Get help, seriously.
Posted by: Anti-believer | 14 October 2008 at 16:46
This is sad because Overland Park is a nice place to live, work, and shop. I am sure this is some prank by a hateful person. Not everyone there is like that. If it was me I wouldn't move I would live on as if it didn't bother me. Now I would be cautious of my surroundings. I hope it will work out for those two.
Posted by: Cedric | 14 October 2008 at 16:56
No, there is no hate crimes statute in Kansas. This I know by being beat up while being called "f*ggot," when living there. Jumped by three drunk guys. Had to talk the DA into pressing charges. Was fun to cash their checks after I sued them though.
Posted by: worst_1_yet | 14 October 2008 at 18:08
i would have suspected those nut cases from the Westboro Baptist Church..
Posted by: bill | 14 October 2008 at 18:48
Jose,
thats what for messin with them white kids. serves u right.
Posted by: Just Me | 14 October 2008 at 20:15
What are these kids doing living in the Kansas City area? Didnt they expect that?
Most black gay men in their right minds move to Atlanta or DC.
Posted by: Just Me | 14 October 2008 at 20:17
Overland Park is just as racist as any other town. I had to go there several times from DC to the Sprint campus in Overland Park. The residents were sure to let you know you weren't welcome there if you were black. Matter of fact the employees there are 95% white and they were shocked that there were blacks that were intelligent and living very diverse lives in thriving cities so no this is not a shock.
Posted by: fulcrcle | 14 October 2008 at 20:37
"Anti-Believer", it's getting late and we know you are very "popular" on a certain site. Isn't there a chatroom on Detroit A4A reserved with your name on it?
Muah :o
Posted by: ATL KID | 14 October 2008 at 21:05
This story is a disgrace and as Worst 1 said, there are no hate crime laws in Kansas. This shows why we need a national hate crime law.
Posted by: Tyler G | 14 October 2008 at 21:07
just me, black gay men can be found in every corner of the country. many of them in their right mind. they live quietly and you don't here anything about them. most would have it just that way.
Posted by: freeleo | 14 October 2008 at 22:15
ROD. HELP ME OUT HERE. ARE YOU A RUNNING AN AD YOUR BLOG THAT WILL KEEP GAY COUPLES FROM GETTING MARRIED IN CALIFORNIA? YES ON PROP 8? PLEASE TELL ME YOU AREN'T.
Posted by: freeleo | 14 October 2008 at 22:29