A lone Black woman’s defiance of Swedish neo-Nazis, 10 years on
Summary
In 2016, Tess Asplund, a Black woman, stood alone against hundreds of neo-Nazis in a Swedish march, symbolizing resistance to the far right. Ten years later, the far right has gained more influence in Sweden, with the Sweden Democrats expected to be the second most popular party in the upcoming election.Key Facts
- Tess Asplund raised her fist in front of hundreds of neo-Nazis during a 2016 march in Borlänge, Sweden.
- The photo of Asplund's defiance became globally famous as a symbol against far-right extremism.
- The Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi origins, is projected to receive the second highest number of votes in Sweden’s September 2024 election.
- The Sweden Democrats have supported strict migration policies targeting migrants and asylum seekers.
- Sweden's current prime minister indicated the possibility of far-right parties entering the government coalition.
- The Nordic Resistance Movement, a neo-Nazi group, was labeled a terror group by the U.S. in 2024.
- The far right’s rise has shifted public perception, with some seeing it as becoming normalized in Sweden.
- Asplund continues to oppose racism and far-right extremism after receiving both support and threats following her protest photo.
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