An activist who stood up to hundreds of neo-Nazis in Sweden hopes her gesture will highlight the fight against racism in the country.
A woman who stood up to hundreds of neo-Nazis in Sweden hopes her gesture will highlight the fight against racism in the country.
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Tess Asplund says she has been stunned by the attention she has received.
As-it-happened
May 1, Sweden.
Todayin #Sweden : 300 membersof the “NordicResistancemovement” wasout protesting“race-betrayal” #MayDay pic.twitter.com/8T4QT5ryXr
— AnnikaH Rothstein(@truthandfiction) May 1, 2016 The right-wing extremist group the Nordic Resistance Movement march through the town of Borlange.
#TessAsplund #PowerofOne WanjikuRevolt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bonifacemwangi">bonifacemwangi gathara</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FuduRama">FuduRama https://t.co/2k1fZSsyYJ ~Inspiredto Actpic.twitter.com/YbQslOwhYA
— Joe Ndirangu(@Joe_Ndirangu) May 5, 2016 Tess Asplund tries to block their path.
#photooftheday – Tess Asplundstands up to the NordicResistanceMovementin Borlänge. https://t.co/dNeqe2C42Z pic.twitter.com/JFeBE9vg9g
— Tom Sykes(@tomesykes) May 5, 2016 The 42-year-old walks backwards in front of the men leading the procession.
One of them tries to push her aside.
The world reacted on social media
Images of Asplund standing her ground against hundreds of neo-Nazis with clenched fists has been shared thousands of times on social media in Sweden and around the world.
Look whatthiswomandid.
Tess Asplund, youare magnificent❤️https://t.co/tvOGMM9TUD pic.twitter.com/18qHORBVZG
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 4, 2016