Neo-Nazi Group Plans to Protest YWCA Anti-Racism Workshop in Minneapolis

The white supremacist National Socialist Movement has planned to protest an anti-racist workshop Saturday at the Midtown YWCA in Minneapolis. According to Minnesota Public Radio, 40 people have registered for the workshop, "More Than Skin Deep: Uprooting White Privilege and White Supremacy One Cell at a Time." The neo-Nazi group said it's "local branch plans to take action by defending the rights of Whites not only in Minnesota by nationwide." This is laughable. These people are still deluded into thinking that we are shaking in our boots at their ridiculous statements and desires. The sad reality is that they are emboldened by the actions of a small percentage of people on the fringe of the Republican Party and to some degree, the Democratic Party as well.

Anti-racist community members have organized a counter-protest at the same location. The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is a national civil rights group that tracks white supremacist groups, said the neo-Nazi group focuses on attracting attention through protests.


In a statement, the YWCA said, "While the YWCA of Minneapolis respects people's right to disagree with its views, the organization is taking steps to ensure a safe environment for everyone, including its health and fitness members, staff and workshop participants."