Governor Ralph Northam released the following statement marking the two-year anniversary of deadly violence in Charlottesville….
“Today we honor Heather Heyer, Lt. Jay Cullen, and Trooper-Pilot Berke Bates, three precious lives lost two years ago after white nationalist violence erupted in Charlottesville. We remember them, and all those injured in the deadly events of that weekend, and we continue to hold their loved ones in our thoughts.
“Unfortunately, in the two years since this horrible tragedy, we have witnessed increasing violence rooted in vile racist ideology.
“As we reflect on this somber anniversary, we must renew our commitment to promoting tolerance, diversity, and inclusion. And we must remain vigilant in rejecting the dangerous, divisive rhetoric that incites and attempts to excuse these acts of hate.”
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Background:
-WSLS: Charlottesville’s ‘Unity Days’: two years since deadly violence at white supremacist rally [2]
Bearing Drift had extensive coverage of the Charlottesville riots in August 2017:
–Charlottesville Judge Sides With Alt-Right, Violence Breaks Out at Rotunda [3] by Lynn R. Mitchell
–Charlottesville Prepares For Alt-Right Crowds, Announces Street Closings – Updated [4] by Lynn R. Mitchell
–Violence Breaks Out In Charlottesville As Alt-Right, White Nationalists Battle Counter-Protesters [5] by Lynn R. Mitchell
–‘Charlottesville: Our Streets’ Premieres at 2017 Virginia Film Festival [6] by Rick Sincere
–In Charlottesville, the Tragic Impact of Political Theater [7] by Brian Schoeneman
–Charlottesville Is Representing Our Worst [8] by Jim Hoeft
–Virginia CRs Lead in Repuditating Charlottesville ‘Unite the Right’ Rally [9] by Lynn R. Mitchell
–College Republican Federation of Virginia: Resolution Regarding Activities in Charlottesville [10] by Jim Hoeft
–In the Aftermath of Charlottesville Tear Down Barriers, Not Statues [11] by Evan Draim
–The Aftermath of Charlottesville Displayed In Street Art [12] by Lynn R. Mitchell
–While Monitoring Charlottesville’s White Nationalist Rally, Virginia Loses Two of Its Finest [13] by Lynn R. Mitchell