“No Blacks, No Gays”: Video of White Only Town in America Goes Viral As Group Plans Expansion

• A white separatist group called Return to the Land shared footage of their Arkansas community
• The group plans to expand from their 160-acre settlement to Springfield, Missouri
• Social media users compared the community to South Africa's Orania, with many questioning the legality and morality of such settlements

A controversial video showing a whites-only town in America has sparked heated debate after going viral on social media.

Content creator @theshaderoom shared the shocking footage on 26th July, revealing an exclusive community in Arkansas that refuses entry to anyone who isn't of European descent. The group behind this settlement, called Return to the Land (RTTL), has been operating since 2023 and is now planning to expand its reach across the United States.

In their video caption, @theshaderoom wrote:

"A 'whites-only' group called Return to the Land (RTTL) gave an inside look into their exclusive community as they attempt to expand their community's reach from northern Arkansas to a land near Springfield, Missouri. The group is potentially creating a 'whites-only' space where those attempting to become members are evaluated based on European ancestry and anyone who identifies as a Jew is denied membership."

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The footage shows dozens of millennials and Gen Z members working together to build houses and establish their community in the Ozark Hills. Co-founder Eric Orwoll explained their philosophy, stating they want to ensure white Americans can live among like-minded people regardless of demographic changes. The group operates as a "private member association" where they control who can become their neighbours, excluding all racial minorities, Jewish people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

When challenged about bringing back segregation, members defended their actions as "free association" rather than keeping others down. However, the community operates on exclusionary principles that mirror historical segregation practices.

Social media reacts with criticism

The video received over 116,000 reactions, with users expressing shock and disapproval:

@papolanoche pointed out:

"Being called to return to the land but not actually returning to their land is wiiiild!"

@queen_sann87 predicted:

"It's giving Cult vibes! They'll be on 20/20 in 10 years! Bye!"

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@listento_ekela noted:

"Doing this on land that rightfully belongs to a native tribe is very on brand."

@iamperrier joked:

"I promise you, nobody wanna come & eat on flavourless food all day & chase chickens around."

@shidrika laughed:

"Don't worry, we weren't going over there, no way twin!! 😂😂😂"

@jpmega commented:

"'Returning to the land' would be going back to Europe..."

Similarities to South Africa's Orania

According to Wikipedia, this American settlement bears a striking resemblance to Orania, South Africa's controversial whites-only town. Orania was founded in 1991 by Afrikaners seeking to preserve their culture and language through racial separation. Like the Arkansas community, Orania requires applications for residency, and acceptance depends on being Afrikaner, speaking Afrikaans fluently, and sharing the community's values.

Both towns focus on self-sufficiency and cultural preservation, though critics describe them as attempts to revive apartheid-style segregation. Orania has grown to nearly 3,000 residents and continues expanding, despite widespread criticism from the South African government and international observers.

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• Briefly News recently reported on an Orania resident discussing Trump's preconditions for SA-USA relations, but the fifth condition they're demanding left many questioning their true intentions.
• A man asked Orania's CEO if he could move to the controversial town, though Joost Strydom's response about the application process revealed surprising requirements that shocked the interviewer.
• A content creator showed what it's like travelling between meetings in Orania, but the type of meetings being held in the peaceful town raised eyebrows among viewers.

Source: Briefly News