Charlottesville Protest (2017)

The Charlottesville Protest in August 2017 involved a rally by white nationalists and neo-Nazis opposing the removal of a Confederate monument. Counter-protesters opposed these views, emphasizing racial equality. Tensions escalated into violence when a car driven into a crowd of counter-protesters by an alleged white supremacist killed one person and injured others. The event drew widespread condemnation for racial hatred and hate symbols, highlighting ongoing debates over Confederate symbols, free speech, and racial tensions in the United States. The incident sparked national discussions about extremism, racism, and the appropriate response to hate groups.