Nazis Showed Up to Protest a Book Reading by Black People

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Area: Providence, New Bedford

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“On Monday February 21st 2022 at approximately 18:40 hours, District 8 and 9 received information and were advised a group of Neo Nazis were proceeding to the Red Ink Community Library (130 Camp Street) to interrupt the individuals who were inside attending a reading.

“At 1845 the District 8/9 cars proceeded to 130 Camp Street. While responding dispatch advised police they were receiving calls for an active disturbance. Upon arrival we observed approximately 15-20 subjects (from the Neo Nazi group) standing outside and striking the front window of the Red Ink Community Library with their hands. As soon as all of the District 8 and 9 cars arrived on scene with the overhead emergency lights on, the Neo Nazi crowd began to disperse. Moments later the crowd of subjects walked to their vehicles parked on adjacent streets and left the area. Police did not observe any damage to the building.

“Car-282 (Ptlm. Lugo) remained on scene until 2015 hours to ensure no further disturbances.

“Sergeant Groot was on scene.

“Body Worn camera was activated."

Providence Police Department report

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Topics

• Antisemitism
• Fascism
• Racism
• Rhode Island
• United States

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