Examines the events leading up to the Charlottesville protests in August of 2017 in which members of the Unite the Right movement took to the streets to protest the removal of a Confederate statue. The rally broke out into violence resulting in the death of one protester. Discusses the events that led up to the alt-right rally, the counter-protests, the police presence, and responses from community leaders and politicians. Also contains sidebars that place the events within the larger context of race and civil rights in America. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.