Nazi Flag Protesters Disrupt Anne Frank Play in Michigan

A group of demonstrators waving Nazi flags protested outside a performance of 'The Diary of Anne Frank' at the American Legion Post 141 in Howell, Michigan, shocking attendees and prompting police intervention. Witnesses reported that the masked protesters shouted antisemitic slurs, causing fear among the audience, many of whom needed escort to their cars. Bobby Brite, commander of the American Legion, condemned the protest, emphasizing the need to oppose hate and extremism. The Fowlerville Community Theater, which staged the play, expressed their dismay at the situation, highlighting the importance of telling the story of Holocaust victims. The protesters were eventually moved from the Legion's property and did not engage in any physical confrontations. The incident reflects a broader trend of rising antisemitism in the U.S., as noted by the Anti-Defamation League.