Halloween Lynching Display Ordered Removed From Army Base

A Halloween lynching display was ordered to be removed from a home on the Fort Campbell Army base in Texas. An investigation into the display took place after Public Affairs for the base received a report of the exhibit, which they felt was “offensive in nature.” The occupant of the residence removed the display once they were informed of the community’s concerns.

The display showed an African-American family hanging from a tree on the front lawn of the home. One of the children had a knife in his back while a sign, which was not legible, was attached to what appeared to be the father as another young child clung to the man’s ankles in an attempt to help. The residents of the property said they did not mean for the display to be offensive and offered an apology, but many have questioned its sincerity finding it hard to believe there could have been a positive motive.

Brendalyn Carpenter, Public Affairs, said … click HERE to continue reading