CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - National Action Network leaders are sending a warning to those thinking about coming to Charleston with a divisive message.

"We will not stand back and allow hate to be spread around Charleston," said Elder James Johnson.

Wednesday, the group held a news conference at Marion Square. It was called specifically to address a hateful message Malik Shabazz, President of Black Lawyers for Justice, was promoting in the square the night before.

Shabazz was accompanied by members from The New Black Panther Party, many who aren't even from our area. They spoke to a crowd of about 100 people around 7 p.m. Tuesday.

They urged African Americans in our community to stop uniting with whites and to seek justice by taking up arms.

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Wow.