On Friday afternoon, a group of neo-Nazis were seen demonstrating with flags on an Interstate 75 overpass.
The group of face-covered individuals carried flags with swastikas and affixed a banner reading “America for the White Man” to the Vision Way overpass.
Evendale police reported that the demonstration began at 2:06 p.m. on the overpass’s promenade.
Messages of hate like this have no place in our region. It was shocking and disgusting to see swastikas displayed in Evendale today. This is not what we stand for, and it will never be what we stand for.
— Aftab Pureval (@AftabPureval) February 7, 2025
“The protest, while extremely insulting, was not unlawful. The demonstration did not last long. Evendale police issued a press release stating that the protestors departed the area on their own.
The overpass joins Evendale and Lincoln Heights, a historically Black neighborhood in Cincinnati.
Dozens of people demonstrated against the neo-Nazis, screaming “No justice, no peace.”
A jeep appears to have four flat tires and is being towed.
Counter-protesters believe a gun was in the truck.
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati issued the following statement regarding the neo-Nazi group’s demonstration:
We are deeply disturbed by the reprehensible display of hate witnessed today at the Vision Way overpass on I-75, where individuals openly displayed Nazi symbols. Such acts of antisemitism, racism, and bigotry are an affront to the values of inclusion, respect, and unity that define our community. Hate has no place in Cincinnati or anywhere in our society.
Thanks to the vigilance of our community members, we were promptly alerted to this incident and immediately contacted law enforcement. This underscores the critical importance of community diligence in maintaining our collective security.
At this time, we have received no information indicating an imminent, credible threat against local Jewish organizations or congregations. The safety and security of our community remain our highest priority, and we continue to work closely with law enforcement through SAFE Cincinnati, our community-wide security initiative designed to improve readiness against security threats and natural disasters.
We will not be intimidated. Our response to hate is to reaffirm our commitment to strengthening community bonds, advancing education, and advocating for a society free of antisemitism and all forms of hate and bigotry.
We urge all citizens of Cincinnati to stand with us in rejecting hate and building a community where all people can live without fear or intimidation.
We are grateful to our community partners, law enforcement, and local officials for their ongoing support. Together, we will continue to uphold our shared values of dignity, respect, and inclusion for all.
