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Kid Rock's use of Confederate flag at shows bothers some Detroit people
By April MacIntyre Mar 7, 2011, 6:41 GMT
Kid Rock - Bon Jovi and Kid Rock in Concert at the O2 Arena in London - June 22, 2010 - O2 Arena - London, UK © Solarpix / PR Photos
Kid Rock is to be honored by Detroit for his positive deeds for the city.
The award has caused a division within the ranks of the Detroit NAACP supporters, some of whom plan to boycott the Detroit fundraiser.
Kid Rock will be feted by the Detroit NAACP branch with their Great Expectations Award, to be given at their annual dinner on May 1 at Cobo Center.
The Detroit News reports not everyone in the Motor City is pleased about honoring Kid Rock.
Read Kid Rock's take on giving back to Detroit
Adolph Mongo, head of Detroiters for Progress, is offended by Rock's use of the Confederate flag during his performances.
"It's a slap in the face for anyone who fought for civil rights in this country," Mongo told the Detroit News. "It's a symbol of hatred and bigotry."
However, NAACP officials were quick to jump to Rock's defense in a press statement. Donnell R. White, interim executive director of the Detroit Branch NAACP says, "Kid Rock ... has consistently lifted up the Great Expectations of many persons … concerning the future of the city."
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