The Unite the Right Rally

The Unite the Right rally was a far-right event that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017. Organized by white nationalist and extremist groups, it aimed to protest the removal of a Confederate statue. The rally attracted various extremist factions, leading to violent clashes with counter-protesters. The situation escalated, resulting in injuries and the death of a counter-protester, Heather Heyer, when a rally attendee drove a car into a crowd. The event highlighted ongoing issues of racism, hate groups, and division in the United States, sparking nationwide debates about free speech and civil rights.