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Check out this compelling video on race in Charlottesville

Check out this compelling video on race in the tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia when white nationalists came for a “Unite The Right” rally.

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9 years ago

August 22, 2017

UVM Staff

VICE News has released a compelling video on Charlottesville.

Charlottesville video

On August 12, white nationalists and neo-Nazis traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia to participate in the “Unite the Right” rally.

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By that night, a car plowed into protesters, injuring many and killing three people—including Heather Heyer.

“VICE News Tonight” correspondent Elle Reeve went behind the scenes with white nationalist leaders, as well as counter-protesters, as the day now stands as a historic tragedy in racism and terror.

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