Lincoln Heights, a village near Cincinnati, is the first self-governing African-American community north of the Mason-Dixon line. Its Black history is why residents believe it was the target of the recent neo-Nazi demonstration above I-75.

Locals, including religious leaders, are referring to these armed individuals as the “Lincoln Heights Protectors.”

Despite police protection for the fascists, members of the historically black community of Lincoln Heights quickly mobilized and drove the Nazis out of town.

A protest and a three-hour town hall in Lincoln Heights revolved around questions about law enforcement response to a neo-Nazi group that demonstrated just outside the predominantly Black village Friday.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A town hall meeting was held in Lincoln Heights Monday following Friday’s neo-Nazi demonstration, with residents and community leaders speaking up. The meeting was held inside the Lincoln Heights Village Hall and began at 3 p.m. Feb. 10.

Tension remain high in Lincoln Heights after a neo-Nazi protest Friday. As armed men patrol the neighborhood's streets some say it's too disruptive, while others say they're just ensuring their own safety.

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval says the city is considering possible ordinances in response to last week’s neo-Nazi demonstration. It took place outside of Cincinnati, on an overpass between Evendale and the historically Black community of Lincoln Heights.