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News and Opinion
"Rise of the Moors" is a stew concocted from other groups
By Brian Birmingham A group called "Rise of the Moors," founded by Jahmal Latimer, received quite a bit of media attention recently. On July 3rd Latimer led ten followers on a march through Wakefield, Massachusetts. The group was heavily armed. After a standoff with local police, which lasted for... MoreRecent Additions
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