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Lars39

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60. I greatly admire her aplomb.

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Mon Jul 6, 2026, 06:14 PM

Jul 6

I’m not sure I would have been near as calm in that situation.
There’s also a photograph by the same showing a black man surrounded by these idjits.
I feel outraged that they or anyone else are subjected to these fools.

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Defining image' of America? Picture of Black woman surrounded by white supremacist group in DC on July 4 goes viral [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 OP

I can almost feel her fear and discomfort mcar Jul 5 #1

I don't think she would have "fear" in that situation given the younger generation that she is from BumRushDaShow Jul 5 #29

This photo will become part of our history LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #2

YEP !!! RB77 Jul 5 #8

I hope the history books note these masked nazis were in the nation's capital to honor and support the president. sop Jul 5 #11

"Your great grandchildren will see this photo in their history books" MIButterfly Jul 5 #38

Riding with Rosa Parks. Kid Berwyn Jul 6 #51

The difference though is that Rosa Parks had a protest plan, Lars39 Jul 6 #61

That was an amazing photo for everything it evoked. I wonder what that young woman was thinking. Vinca Jul 5 #3

The United States 1957 vs. 2026: The same vibe, an innocent black girl surrounded by the same damn problem LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #4

I despise these cowardly pieces of shit with their hidden faces UpInArms Jul 5 #5

You can be sure that they whined about masks restricting their oxygen during covid, too. Orrex Jul 5 #25

If they're so proud to be an American Coldwater Jul 5 #6

Because they aren't men but boys? littlemissmartypants Jul 5 #14

They're afraid their mamma's will recognise them and evict them from their basements. OGBuzz Jul 5 #17

You just reminded me of "Tiki Torch Nazis" from Sandy and Richard niyad Jul 5 #37

Their mothers were no doubt wondering why their basements were empty LetMyPeopleVote Jul 6 #53

Meanwhile, nine protesters were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in federal prison in Texas for a demonstration sop Jul 5 #7

You do know a guard was shot by one of those protesters, with a rifle, right? AZJonnie Jul 5 #12

Yes. Benjamin Song, the former U.S. Marine reservist identified as the shooter, received a 100-year sentence. sop Jul 5 #19

The comparisons of this young lady and Rosa Parks really hit home with me LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #9

Idk why I kept thinking it was a subway train... electric_blue68 Jul 5 #24

.. and have always been. B.See Jul 6 #62

Ruby Bridges comes to mind. Sneederbunk Jul 5 #26

Yes Ruby Bridges does come to mind LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #45

Yes, that's true, too. electric_blue68 Jul 6 #64

The last photo shows the bravest woman in America during those times. calimary Jul 5 #30

This young lady will share a place in history with Rosa Parks LetMyPeopleVote Jul 6 #50

Love this! No caption needed as she's standing tall on the shoulders of grandmothers of different generations Deuxcents Jul 6 #52

An excellent (and terrible), pointed art piece find. electric_blue68 Jul 6 #65

"This photo will become part of our history" J_William_Ryan Jul 5 #10

"This is the America Trump Wants to see"....... Ars Longa Jul 5 #39

Republican America blm Jul 5 #13

Cowards elliesmandt Jul 5 #15

I cry for that Lady chouchou Jul 5 #16

Trump Murica aeromanKC Jul 5 #18

Trump's FASCIST America. B.See Jul 6 #63

It needs a caption malaise Jul 5 #20

Look at the guy canetoad Jul 5 #21

I noticed him before. He looks like he's wearing paintball goggles. haele Jul 5 #32

The white masks orangecrush Jul 5 #22

Has she been identified ? duhneece Jul 5 #23

The editors of @Reuters are trying to get in touch with the young woman LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #33

For Right Now, it Definitely Is. Cha Jul 5 #27

It SHOULD win a Pulitzer. calimary Jul 5 #28

"The U.S. 1957 vs 2026: The same vibe, an innocent black girl surrounded by the same damn problem, white supremacy." red dog 1 Jul 5 #31

SEVENTY FUCKING YEARS LATER. .we still have not truly progressed, niyad Jul 5 #35

100 years does not appear to have made a difference LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #43

Was that the event where fred sr was photographed in his robe and hood? niyad Jul 5 #44

Fred was arrested at KKK Rally LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #46

Read that probably at some point after he declared in 2016... electric_blue68 Jul 6 #66

Fred was a member of the KKK LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #47

History always repeated itself in America LetMyPeopleVote Jul 6 #48

I was so frightened for her. Deliberate intimidation tactic? niyad Jul 5 #34

Unless she voluntarily comes forward I hope they don't find out who she is. Endlessmike56 Jul 5 #36

I just hope that she is okay LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #42

It's better if she doesn't come forward MustLoveBeagles Jul 6 #54

Yeah, I get that...too many terrible people out there electric_blue68 Jul 6 #68

Creepy AF buzzycrumbhunger Jul 5 #40

70 years between the first photo taken in 1956 and second photo taken on July 4th 2026. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #41

Their shame outweighs the ethics they identify with by a Texas mile. Torchlight Jul 6 #49

I think the old style hoods MustLoveBeagles Jul 6 #55

This is how people overseas are viewing America LetMyPeopleVote Jul 6 #56

To me, she doesn't look afraid. A combination of stoic endurance and resignation. n/t TygrBright Jul 6 #57

Every time I see that picture, I want to go sit next to her, give her a hug and apologize for being a white person. efhmc Jul 6 #58

We shall over come LetMyPeopleVote Jul 6 #59

Woah, a poignantly powerful and pointed find. electric_blue68 Jul 6 #69

I greatly admire her aplomb. Lars39 Jul 6 #60

There may be some fear in this woman's face, but B.See Jul 6 #67

I think you and Tygrbright are correct.... electric_blue68 Jul 6 #70

MS NOW-What the July 4 photo of a Black woman surrounded by white supremacists says about America LetMyPeopleVote Jul 6 #71

A white supremacist group from Texas marched through DC on July 4. Here's what to know LetMyPeopleVote Jul 7 #72

A photo of a Black woman went viral. Her family says she's more than a symbol. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 7 #73