For years, Greensboro has been grappling with its past. On a Sunday afternoon, a brief demonstration thrust that history back into the spotlight. A group with flags marched through a North Carolina neighborhood, and residents quickly reacted. Though the incident wrapped up fast, it caught police attention and prompted city leaders to speak out. Additionally, a video of the event has gained traction online.
According to WGHP, about 10 to 12 people dressed in black, with face masks, dark glasses, and hats, walked along North Eugene Street near Fisher Park around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. One marcher carried a Confederate Battle Flag, and another carried North Carolina’s first state flag, adopted after the state joined the Confederacy.
Witness Abigail Seymour described the group as young men and said they were spreading hate speech as they moved through the neighborhood. Community members began following the marchers and telling them to leave, Seymour said.
As more people joined, the counter-group began chanting “Racists, go home.” Seymour said the marchers responded by shouting anti-Black and antisemitic slurs at the residents.
WGHP reported that six officers were dispatched to the area, and Seymour said tensions did not escalate into physical violence. After roughly 15 minutes, the group got into cars and drove away.
Internet Reacts to North Carolina White Nationalist March in Greensboro
The video was shared on X by @Suzierizzo1, and the post drew responses from commenters. One commenter wrote, “Great job Greensboro! Get that trash off your streets.” Another wrote, “You know why because the people are fed up with the rasict and rasicsm.” A third said, “I know this may be a shocker but the vast majority of white Americans are waayyy past this form of idiotic racism.”
Others reflected on the broader moment. One user asked, “What is happening in America? Is this its final moral collapse? I hope not.” Another commented, “Love when other white folks stand up against this.”
A final commenter wrote, “When neighbors protect neighbors from intimidation, democracy works exactly as it should. Hatred has no home where solidarity exists.”
On Monday, Council member April Parker, who represents District 3, condemned “organized racial hatred, violence, and intimidation” and urged residents to report threats or criminal activity. Council member Adam Marshal said there is “zero place for hate and intolerance in our community.”
