FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – When CrossFit Immersion in Coral Springs hoisted the Black Lives Matter and Pride flags in the gym last month, they received some blowback they’re weren’t expecting.
Reading one of several text messages she received, co-owner Rachel Handfinger said, “Good Morning Rachel. I’m sorry to say I’m very disturbed by the new signs hanging in the gym. I can not work out with political statements.”
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The flags are very personal for the gym owners. Co-owners Adam Nadler’s grandfather was gay but was never able to come out and celebrate his relationship with his partner of 50 years.