February 10th 2025.
A group of about twelve self-proclaimed white supremacists and Neo-Nazis were recently confronted by members of a historically Black community in Ohio. These Black residents were determined to defend their community, which has a long history of standing up against racism.
News sources reported that the white supremacists were dressed in all-black attire and wore red face masks. They were waving large flags with swastikas on a highway overpass between Lincoln Heights and Evendale. One of their signs read "America for the White Man," which essentially translates to the infamous slogan "Make America Great Again."
Thankfully, the Black residents were quick to confront the white supremacists, causing them to retreat and flee in a U-Haul truck. However, what was concerning was the reaction of the police at the scene. Instead of taking action against the white supremacists, they simply escorted them into their truck and signaled for them to leave.
According to the police, while the protest was extremely offensive, it was not considered unlawful. They claimed that the protest was short-lived and the protesters left on their own, so no further action was taken. However, this response was met with criticism from local residents like Kachara Tolbert, who was one of the brave individuals who confronted the white supremacists. Some residents even reported that the Nazis used racial slurs, including the n-word.
Tolbert expressed her disappointment with the police's lack of effort in identifying and taking action against these self-proclaimed terrorists. She questioned who the police were really trying to protect, because it certainly wasn't the Black community. She also raised valid concerns about the possibility of another Hitler hiding behind those masks or a potential school shooter.
She continued to voice her frustration, saying, "The sign they posted said 'America for the White Man,' and it makes me wonder, what makes this group, who originally came from another country, feel entitled to America more than me and my people? This country was built on the blood, sweat, and tears of Black individuals, so why do these colonizers feel so comfortable here?"
Even the Cincinnati Mayor, Aftab Pureval, released a statement condemning the incident and stating that hate has no place in their region. He was shocked and disgusted to see the swastikas displayed in Evendale and made it clear that this is not what they stand for.
Tolbert also expressed her disappointment with the police's reaction, saying that their weak response could encourage other groups of terrorists to return. She called out the police for not serving justice and for standing in what appeared to be unity with the Nazis, rather than disgust.
She also shared what motivated her and other members of the community to take action and set fire to the hateful flags. "I was filled with anger and rage. I got there in about 15 minutes," she said. "The Nazis were disrespecting my family, my heritage, my lineage. It felt personal. I needed to be there to take down that flag and push those people out of our community."
Tolbert also drew attention to the double standards in law enforcement, explaining how she's seen Black men being frisked and detained without any valid reason, yet during the protests for Black Lives Matter, there were rubber bullets, tear gas, and even shootings. She expressed her frustration with the calmness of the police and the way they stood in front of the white supremacists, making it seem like their beliefs were acceptable.
She concluded by emphasizing the need for America to stand up against this madness and stop it from getting worse and more dangerous. She also called out the fact that there are people in positions of power, such as police officers and judges, who support Nazi ideologies, making these terrorists feel confident to display their hate.
In response to this terrifying incident, Black community leaders organized a counter-protest promoting unity and love. It is important for us to stand together against hate and racism, and to never let it take over our communities.
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