Who Is This Convicted Child-Murderer and Why Is William Pierce So Interested?

Issue Number:

100

Fall

2000

The story of Hendrik Möbus, convicted child murderer and National Socialist Black Metal musician, illustrates the divide being bridged between the European and American neo-Nazi and extremist movements. The strident language of the black separatist New Black Panther Party is covered alongside the demise of the once-mighty Aryan Nations.

In This Issue

Arrest of German Neo-Nazi Reveals Growing Internationalization of 'White Power' Music Scene

The U.S. arrest of Hendrik Möbus, a German neo-Nazi musician, reveals the growing internationalization of the 'white power' music scene and the expanding empire of one of his American hosts.

The New Black Panther Party is Unlike its Namesake of the 1960s

Trading on the name of a group of black militants famous in the 1960s and 1970s, the "new" Panthers portrayed themselves as the only men bold enough to take on the violent racism of the Klan and other white supremacists.

Allegations of Racist Guards are Plaguing the Corrections Industry

In at least six states, guards have appeared in mock Klan attire in recent years, and guards have been accused of race-based threats, beatings and even shootings in 10 states. In addition, suits have been filed in at least 13 states by black guards alleging racist harassment or violence from their own colleagues.

Aryan Nations on Verge of Collapse Following Judgment

After almost a quarter of a century in the Pacific Northwest, the neo-Nazi Aryan Nations is at the end of the line in the wake of a $6.3 million civil judgment.

More Features

National Socialist Black Metal Becoming Soundtrack for Racist Right Editorial By Mark Potok, Senior Fellow White power music is the soundtrack of today's radical right, and is being used as a recruiting tool for disaffected youths.	Klan Leader Jeff Berry Faces Ruin After SPLC Lawsuit Facing a civil suit judgment and possible criminal charges, Jeff Berry, the leader of the American Knights of the KKK is at a crossroads.
Victoria Keenan Discusses Run-In with Aryan Nations After winning a $6.3 million judgment, one of the plaintiffs in the suit against Aryan Nations recalls how her ordeal began.	Gay Aryan Nations Members Are the Fringe of the Fringe Gay white supremacists, sneered at by their fellow racists, come out on the Net.
From Satan to Hitler: Black Metal Bands Still Popular 'Black metal' music has gone from a rebellious adolescent genre to a scene increasingly affiliated with neo-Nazism and murder.	Listening in on the National Socialist Black Metal Scene 'National socialist black metal' music isn't available in most record stores, but it's on the Net — if it hasn’t already sold out.

Briefs

Racists Offer Poor Whites School Supplies and Hate Mainstreaming Hate The National Association for the Advancement of White People offers poor whites school supplies and hate.	For Matt Hale, A Wedding Worthy of Death Neo-Nazis World Church of the Creator leader Matt Hale denounces an interracial union as a wedding worthy of death.	Neo-Confederate Cuisine Bigoted barbecue baron gets burned Bigoted barbecue baron Maurice Bessinger, winner of a People magazine award, is suffering the financial consequences from his outspoken racist stand.
Murder in the Name of a Name Hate Crimes Ronald Gay, reportedly taunted for his last name, is accused of murdering one and injuring others at a gay and lesbian gathering place in Roanoke, Va.	Neo-Nazis Held in Bomb and Gun Busts Terrorism Nationwide, many neo-Nazis have been held in terrorist incidents and plots.	National Alliance Weighs University Recruiting Plan Campus Hate The neo-Nazi National Alliance considers recruiting at universities to bring in more 'quality' people.
Separatism Texans promised (second) capitol The antigovernment Republic of Texas has secured land in Dewitt County on which to build its 'Provisional Capitol.'	Guarding Against Hate Prison officials faced with white supremacist employees must act or face potentially expensive court disputes.

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