White nationalist youth group forms all-female branch

United Youth announced in early May the formation of Young Columbia, the first known all-female branch of its white nationalist youth network. The announcement on Telegram listed membership criteria of white European descent, female, and nationalist, and stated the new group would have separate supportive roles and mission.

Photos of two young women on a hike in Wisconsin circulated on Telegram in May. The images showed one woman in a white dress with her head cropped out and another in pink with a blurred face, consistent with the group's practice of obscuring member identities.

Group activities and recruitment Male Youth Club members meet in person for hikes, workouts, combat sports, and distribution of white nationalist materials. Young Columbia members have been documented in Wisconsin and Illinois distributing propaganda and meeting with male club participants.

The groups use TikTok and Telegram accounts that feature vintage family illustrations, traditional gender role messaging, and some content incorporating white supremacist symbols. One account associated with Young Columbia was removed from TikTok after the platform was contacted for comment.

Background and expansion Youth Clubs first appeared in February 2025 and now operate in all 50 states. United Youth claims the clubs are independent and youth-run, though researchers at the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue have questioned whether adult networks are involved.

A Telegram spokesperson stated the platform removes content that calls for violence. United Youth initially responded to a request for comment but later stopped communicating and did not issue a statement.