Neo-Nazi March in Columbus Sparks Outrage and Community Response

A White supremacist group staged a demonstration in Ohio, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for unity from local leaders and residents.

A newly formed neo-Nazi group, Hate Club, held its first public march in Columbus, Ohio, displaying swastika flags and chanting slurs in a prominent arts district.
The march, involving about a dozen masked individuals, was condemned by local, state, and federal leaders, including Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the White House.
Community leaders, including Jewish and Black organizations, have emphasized the need to counter hate with unity, education, and advocacy to uphold democratic and inclusive values.
The Anti-Defamation League identified the march as part of a potential turf war between White supremacist groups Hate Club and Blood Tribe, both vying for visibility in Ohio.
Columbus residents and officials, including the NAACP and City Council President Shannon Hardin, have vowed to reject such acts of hate and strengthen community bonds in response.