Source: Time
Charlottesville, Va., blew up a year ago, the tiki torch march illuminating the night skies of Aug. 11, 2017 and street confrontations ending in death the next day. But six weeks before all that, the white supremacist Richard Spencer stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial and was roundly ignored. “There has been an awakening,” Spencer insisted to the cameras assembled around him and the occasional passerby who paused only a moment or two before moving along.
Rival groups fight using rocks and pepper spray after far-right protesters converged to demonstrate against a plan to remove a statue of a Confederate war hero in Charlottesville, Va. on Aug. 12, 2017.
Mark Peterson—Redux
Mr. and Mrs. McDonald pose with a Confederate flag in their hotel room while attending the American Freedom Party and Council of Conservative Citizens conference in Nashville, a conference attended by white nationalist supporters and white supremacists, on June 16, 2018.
Mark Peterson—Redux
Categories: Americas, Racism, The Muslim Times, USA
I really appreciate the work of Mark Peterson. His style is so independent, immediately recognize-able. He is likely one of the most important documentary photographers working today.
This is such a powerful reflection on the events in Charlottesville and the ongoing presence of hate groups. It’s crucial to document these moments and shed light on the individuals behind the ideologies. The juxtaposition of the photographer’s work and the reality of these gatherings really underscores the importance of awareness and vigilance. We can’t afford to ignore the signs of hate—every story matters. Thank you for sharing this important perspective!
This is such an important project, capturing a side of history we can’t afford to overlook. Documenting the faces and spaces of this movement over time sheds light on the persistence of these ideologies, reminding us of the need for awareness and accountability. The photographer’s dedication to covering these complex and unsettling realities is both brave and essential. Thank you for sharing this powerful work!