George Burdi, also known as George Eric Hawthorne (born 1970), is a Canadian citizen born to an Italian father and a mother of Ukrainian, English and Austrian descent^[1] who became infamous as the leader of the Canadian branch of Church of the Creator, a white supremacist organization, which formed an allegiance with the now-defunct neo-nazi organization Heritage Front. In addition, Burdi was involved directly in the white power music scene. Burdi was subsequently convicted under the Canadian Criminal Code for assault causing bodily harm, receiving a one year prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, Burdi renounced racism and formed an ethnically mixed music group. 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Look up English, english in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Creativity Movement is a non-profit racist, anti-semitic and white-supremacist organization which advocates a fanatical White Religion called Creativity. ... White supremacy is the variety of white nationalism that believes the white race should rule over other races. ... The terms Neo-Nazism and Neo-Fascism refer to any social or political movement to revive Nazism or Fascism, respectively, and postdates the Second World War. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... White Power is an ideology and a political slogan describing the views of white supremacists. ... The Canadian Criminal Code (formal title An Act respecting the Criminal Law) is the codification of most of the criminal offences and procedure in Canada. ... Assault causing bodily harm is a criminal offence in certain countries. ... Because racism carries connotations of race-based bigotry, prejudice, violence, oppression, stereotyping or discrimination, the term has varying and often hotly contested definitions. ...

Background

Burdi came into contact with the white supremacist movement through the father of his then-girlfriend. He became an active white supremacist at the age of 18 and by the age of 21 was the leader of the Canadian branch of the 'Church of the Creator'. He then immediately starting having sex with indian women and denounced his white heritage. White supremacy is the variety of white nationalism that believes the white race should rule over other races. ...

RaHoWa

RaHoWa

Using the pseudonym "Reverend George Eric Hawthorne" in honour of the novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Burdi formed the racist skinhead band RaHoWa in 1989. The band's name was derived from the phrase Racial Holy War. RaHoWa was the single largest hate-rock band throughout the 1990s, and is still respected in some white power groups. Image File history File links Rahowa-band. ... Image File history File links Rahowa-band. ... A pseudonym (Greek pseudo + -onym: false name) is an artificial, fictitious name, also known as an alias, used by an individual as an alternative to a persons true name. ... Nathaniel Hawthorne (born Nathaniel Hathorne; July 4, 1804 - May 19, 1864) was a 19th century American novelist and short story writer. ... Nazi-Skinheads are a right wing subculture that developed in the United Kingdom in the first half of the 1980s. ... RaHoWa (sometimes RAHOWA) are a defunct Canadian White supremacist band with a loosely based Neo-Classical and Gothic Metal style. ... RAcial HOly WAr (RAHOWA) is the belief that white people should unite and undertake a holy war against Jews and non-whites. ...

Burdi was the founding president of Resistance Records, which was the distributor for his band and other white supremacist bands. The company also operated a web site and a magazine. It was one of the pre-eminent white-power record producers, selling nearly 100,000 records in its ten years, as well as publishing a quarterly Resistance Magazine which covered the white power music scene. Resistance Records Logo Resistance Records is a music label which produces and sells music by Neo-Nazi and White supremacist musicians, primarily through its website. ...

Downfall

In Ottawa, on May 29, 1993, after a RaHoWa band concert which was picketed by Anti-Racist Action protesters, Burdi and the leader of the Neo-Nazi Heritage Front, Wolfgang Droege, led their supporters on a march to Parliament Hill and eventually to the front of the Château Laurier hotel. As the white supremacists marched, they chanted sieg heil, made racist remarks, and gave Nazi salutes. Burdi directed the group and gave media interviews. Motto: Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant Location of the City of Ottawa in the Province of Ontario Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Established 1850 as Town of Bytown Incorporated 1855 as City of Ottawa Amalgamated January 1, 2001 Government  - Mayor Larry OBrien  - City Council Ottawa City Council  - Representatives 8... May 29 is the 149th day of the year (150th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... ARA Logo, featuring a masked anarchist smashing a swastika Anti-Racist Action Network (ARA) is a decentralized network of militant anarcho-communists who espouse anti-fascist and anti-racist views. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Front page of the Toronto Sun, April 14, 2005. ... Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada Parliament Hill, (French Colline du Parlement), -The Hill for locals- is a scenic location on the banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Canada. ... Château Laurier seen from Wellington Street. ... Sieg Heil is a German phrase, which literally means Hail [to] Victory. ... 1. ... Adolf Hitler walking out of the Brown House after the 1930 elections, being saluted with the Nazi salute. ...

At Parliament Hill, Burdi and Droege passionately addressed their followers with the express purpose of trying to raise the emotional pitch of the evening. Burdi then led the white supremacists to the Chateau Laurier. Once there, he led his followers on an angry charge across the street to attack the anti-racist demonstrators.

One of the victims of that charge was the young female complainant, Alicia Reckzin, 22 years of age, who was struck on the head while running from Burdi's supporters. When she fell, she was kicked several times on her right side. She saw Burdi kick her in the face and heard him say, "This is the cunt that started the whole thing."^{[citation needed]} As a result of the assault, Reckzin suffered a broken nose, temporarily lost consciousness, and had memory problems for weeks.^{[citation needed]} Alicia Reckzin was an active member of Anti-Racist Action. ...

In 1995, as a result of the violent confrontation, George Burdi was convicted of assault causing bodily harm and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. Burdi appealed both his conviction and the sentence, but on February 14, 1997, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the lower court's 1995 decision (O.J. No. 554 No. C21788/C21820). Assault causing bodily harm is a criminal offence in certain countries. ... is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ontario Court of Appeal is headquartered in downtown Toronto, in historic Osgoode Hall. ...

In 1997, police raided Burdi's personal residence and the Resistance Records offices. Burdi was charged with "willfully promoting hatred;" he plead guilty to a lesser charge and spent no time in prison.

In 1998, Resistance Records was acquired by Willis Carto^[2] and Burdi left the white power movement due to disillusionment. Willis Carto in turn sold the company to William Luther Pierce of the National Alliance for $250,000. Willis Allison Carto (born July 17, 1926 in Indiana) is a longtime figure on the far right wing of American politics. ... Willis Allison Carto (born July 17, 1926 in Indiana) is a longtime figure on the far right wing of American politics. ... Dr. William Luther Pierce III[1] (September 11, 1933 – July 23, 2002) was the founder of the white separatist National Alliance organization, and a principal ideologue of the white nationalist movement. ... This article refers to the United States-based organization. ...

Renouncement of Racism

Burdi has publicly stated that he has renounced white supremacism and is currently a member of a multi-racial band called Novacosm. He has an Indian wife of Brahmin heritage and is deeply involved with eastern spiritualism. White supremacy is the variety of white nationalism that believes the white race should rule over other races. ... Once an internationally renowned neo-Nazi leader and the frontman of notorious haterock band RAHOWA (an acronym for Racial Holy War), Burdi left the movement in 1997 and never looked back. ... A Brahmin (anglicised from the Sanskrit adjective belonging to Brahma, also known as Brahman belonging to ; Vipra, Dvija twice-born, Dvijottama best of the twice born or earth-god) is considered to be the highest class (varna) in the Indian caste system of Hindu society [1] [2], although this status... Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit. ...

Quotes

"Once a comrade, still your friend."

"I have never contended that race is meaningless."

"I must give credit where credit is due, and say that many WNs I have known in my life have been some of the most cultured and educated people that I have met. During any post where I have criticised people motivated by "hate", I have always conceded that there are many anti-racists similarly motivated."

-George Burdi to Stormfront

References

1. ^ Novacosm's myspace [1]
2. ^ [2]

External links

• George Burdi's Stormfront thread Burdi discusses spirituality and his transformation with he movement he was once a part of.
• Ontario Court of Appeal
• Present at the Creation Interview with Burdi by the anti-racist Southern Poverty Law Center.
• Novacosm band website
• IFILM about George Burdi and Novacosm
• The Defection of George Burdi: Lessons to be Learned a view from the neo-nazi side
• A racist no longer: Ex-white rights fan just wants to be a rock star 2001 article from Toronto's Now Magazine.
• I am not my DNA recent interview from Acid Logic.
• Interview With Burdi

• Hate Rock to Spiritual Revelation - The Transformation of George Burdi An Interview by Brian W. Blueskye.
• Leaving Racism Behind Video Interview. George Burdi talks about leaving hate behind.