Heather Heyer

Heather Heyer was a civil rights activist from Virginia, best known for her tragic death during the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville in 2017. She stood against hate and white supremacy, advocating for equality. On August 12, 2017, she was struck and killed by a vehicle driven into a crowd protesting the rally. Her death highlighted the dangers of extremism and sparked a nationwide conversation on race, social justice, and unity. Heather Heyer is remembered as a symbol of resistance against hatred and a champion for justice.