Charlottesville Community Remembers Violent "Unite The Right" Riot

The transcript recounts the events of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, focusing on the experiences of Kendall King, a student at the University of Virginia. It describes the fear and chaos during the rally, the community's response, and the tragic death of Heather Heyer. The aftermath saw King and others engaging in activism and preserving artifacts from the event. The narrative also draws connections between the rally and subsequent right-wing extremist actions, including the January 6th Capitol attack.

What items were collected by UVA students and staff after the rally?

What connection do many people in the community draw between the events of 2017 and the January 6th Capitol attack?