A new far-right organization, The Osprey Nationalist, has emerged at the University of North Florida (UNF), claiming to be student-run and drawing significant attention through its Instagram account. Established in September, the group promotes white nationalist rhetoric, including criticisms of feminism and assertions about racial segregation. Recent letters from the organization support “family values” and claim that white individuals are facing persecution in modern society.
The group has been met with backlash from UNF students and faculty, who have voiced concerns about the implications of such ideologies, especially given recent violent incidents linked to white nationalism. Critics argue that the organization’s claims misrepresent the experiences of marginalized groups, with commentators on social media expressing outrage and disbelief at the notion that white people are oppressed.
An anonymous UNF professor highlighted that institutions should foster inclusivity and denounce hate, particularly given the recent dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the university related to legislative changes. While The Osprey Nationalist has not called for violence, their promotion of white nationalist ideologies remains troubling for many in the university community. The organization is not officially registered but has hinted at increasing its on-campus presence. The article emphasizes the broader context of hate groups across the U.S., noting that many are operational in Florida.
