Quakers and Charlottesville

Harry Albright describes Friends’ responses to the violence in Virginia

by Harry Albright 25th August 2017

Friends in the USA have reacted strongly to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia on 11 and 12 August, when white supremacist groups staged rallies which resulted in the death of one person, Heather Heyer, and many injuries. Friends also condemned president Donald Trump’s comments in the following days.

Before and during the rallies, Charlottesville Friends and clergy from other faiths held vigils calling for calm and peace. The movement ‘Congregate Charlottesville’ gathered pastors in a direct, nonviolent action.