A Warning To Neo-Nazis – Black People Aren’t Playing

Just in case Neo-Nazis needed a reminder, these ain’t the Blacks you’re used to.

Last week, the world watched as Lincoln Heights, Ohio residents chased a group of neo-Nazis out of their area.

Rifle-toting white supremacists hung swastika flags off of the overpass between Evendale and Lincoln Heights, a historically Black community.

Motorists passing by that demonstration were alarmed to see the 13 men dressed in black, waving white supremacist flags.

Lincoln Heights residents yelled at the men, and eventually got one of their flags and set it on fire.

Are We Still Doing This In 2025

Jamaal Howard, a young area resident, who spoke to Local 12 News, said he was frightened at the event.

“I’m like, wow. Are we still doing that in 2025? We just have to have some meetings about it because I’m fearing for my life. I walk outside all the time, and now I have to be in fear just in case anything could happen,” he said.

Sadly, for many young people in that community, they have never come face-to-face with racial hatred like that. Many of them didn’t live through the Civil Rights Movement. The extent of their knowledge is from what they’ve watched, read and heard.

It was traumatising for many of the young adults and kids to see those armed racists up close.

Lincoln Heights Council Member Deronce Daniels, said Friday’s white supremacist protest will be top of the agenda at the next council meeting.

Daniels said he was proud that his community showed-up and demonstrated that it was not going to be bullied by anyone.

He said he also wants to speak to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Evendale Police for not breaking up the protest sooner.

Police said the protest, though “ugly” was not unlawful.

A group known as The Hate Club – how original – is taking credit for the demonstration. It’s the same group that marched in Columbus last November.

The NAACP Responds To The Racist Demonstration

The Cincinnati arm of the NAACP said it is aware of the group’s presence, but questioned if it is actually from the City of Cincinnati.

“It is well known that people receive messages and actions in different manners. The current executive orders and actions have angered many and emboldened others. This is not normal and should not be accepted as such,” the statement said.

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati also said it was “deeply disturbed by the reprehensible display of hate.”

“Such acts of antisemitism, racism and bigotry are an affront to the values of inclusion, respect and unity that define our community,” the Federation said.

So far, there has been no response from President Donald Trump or his Vice President, JD Vance.

Friday’s incident should shake American people to the core – not just Black Americans or Jewish people. Anyone who against fascism, racism and extreme hatred, should be disgusted by what took place.

Is Hate Speech Protected?

Many people are questioning why the neo-Nazi demonstrators were not arrested.

As I mentioned earlier, police said they didn’t do anything illegal. What they did amounted to hate speech, and unfortunately, hate speech is considered free speech if there is no threat attached to it.

Hate speech is intended to vilify and humiliate a group of people based on their race, religion, ethnicity, etc.

However, according to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, while it is offensive and hurtful, it is generally protected by the First Amendment.

In a post on free speech, rights and limits, the university said, “courts have ruled that restrictions on hate speech would conflict with the First Amendment’s protection of the freedom of expression.”

“Courts in the United States have found that expression generally cannot be punished base don its content or viewpoint. Thus, although hate speech alone receives constitutional protection, any expression that constitutes a true threat, incitement to imminent lawless action, discriminatory harassment or defamation can be punished by UWM for those reasons.”

Another Reminder Of America’s Dark Past

Friday’s incident was yet another powerful, yet sobering reminder of America’s dark, ugly history with racism.

From slavery to segregation, Black Americans are no strangers to white supremacists, be they KKK members or neo-Nazis. Black people have been lynched, had their churches bombed, had their children killed and civil rights leaders assassinated. They have been traumatised.

Many people have noticed an increase in racist and bigoted rhetoric, both online and off. I recently spoke at length about Trump’s fascination with calling individuals a DEI hire and said that I felt that that phrase was a dog whistle for the N-word.

I’m relieved to see more people realising the same. I heard comedian and talk show host, DL Hughley say that DEI hire is the new “whites only sign.” Can’t say I disagree.

Black People Today Are Different

I’m sure this won’t be the last neo-Nazi demonstration. But, Friday’s actions show that Black people are ready.

These aren’t the Black people of yesteryear. Most of them are dead and gone.

This new generation is ready to fight back.

I anticipate many Black communities will be on high alert for these white supremacists and I wouldn’t be surprised if many of them are already strategising ways to counter these protests.

I can’t say I blame them. This is precisely why I repeatedly stress the need for Black people to strengthen their communities. It’s the only way they can ward off internal and external threats.

If neo-Nazis think Black people are going to cower in the corner while white supremacists try to regain land that’s not even theirs (hello, Native Americans), they’ve got another thing coming.

Posted By: Rogan · In: Race + Culture