Heather Heyer (May 29, 1985 - August 12, 2017) was an American paralegal. She became a symbol for civil rights after she was murdered during the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Heather was a high school graduate who worked for years as a waitress and bartender until 2012. She was given the opportunity to work at a local law firm in Charlottesville, Virginia. Heather worked hard to become a paralegal and streamline processes in the office. She continued to voice her concerns and views about equality. Heather often expressed her deep frustration when others were being unjustly treated.
Although not a known activist, Heather spoke passionately on social media and in small groups of friends and family and with individuals. She asked people to explain why they believed what they believed. She would share facts and statistics with them to explain her points of view, but she also took the time to listen to what others were saying and feeling. She adopted the motto, "If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention." (Author Unknown) to post as her Facebook profile cover in the year before she was killed.
Heather was deeply involved in taking a stand against injustice when she didn’t have to do so. She recognized the importance of using her white privilege to speak up for others. Her story also shows how a small act can make a big difference. She was an ordinary 32 year old woman who simply walked in support of her friends. And yet her story has had repercussions around the world.
The Heather Heyer Foundation was created to honor her memory. A scholarship program was created for individuals active in creating positive social change. For more information on scholarships, please visit our SCHOLARSHIPS page. We were able to do this thanks to the donations of you who also wanted to make positive social change.
Her Funeral Service was recorded for posterity. | Heather Heyer Foundation
We're all a lot closer to people like Heather Heyer than we are to Che or Fidel
Hasta la victoria siempre :fidel-salute:
More like the fake Jong Un
Edit: Idk if it was my report specifically that called this to your attention, but thank you based mods :rat-salute:
Unironically I hope he gets some help. He won't because it's America but rehabilitative justice is miles ahead of the modern barbaric system
I mean ,i definitely hope he gets rehabilitation. Not sure if people who are willing to outright murder someone over some bullshit conspiracy theory can be rehabilitated though.
Imagine the crushing guilt and inward rage they would feel if they developed a functioning conscience and moral compass.
The blood and vengeance sorts probably wouldn’t be swayed, but rehabilitation would be a life sentence in a prison of justified self-loathing.
Of course, the alt-right got away with it. As they always do.
They get away with everything, they always GET everything, and they claim there is a conspiracy out to get them?
THEY ARE THE GODDAMN KINGS OF THE WORLD, THEY LITERALLY HAVE GOD HIMSELF ON THEIR SIDE! THEY ARE THE CONSPIRACY!
The American right-wing are the most spoiled class of people in human history, grown fat and wild off of vampiric excess and violent individualism protected by the most powerful military in history.
There has never been a more coddled, privileged group and yet they feel more victimized and attacked than ever before. It will never end, the more they take they more they want.
In utilitarian terms they are Utility Monsters, and for the greater good of all humanity and life they need to be destroyed before they consume everything and then destroy it all in a selfish tantrum
Of course, the alt-right got away with it. As they always do.
For what it's worth, the specific guy that did this was convicted & sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ms. Heyer & $12 million in damages to the remaining victims.
I know Spike Lee can be cringe at times and I don't have a deep analysis on Blackkklansman itself but I remember finding the coda to that movie that included a tribute to Heather very meaningful in the context of the rest of the movie. The Trump years in general went very slowly for me but I can't believe its been 5 years already since that weekend.
