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Dozens gather for peace vigil against white supremacists, violence

Dozens gathered Monday night outside of the Westmoreland County Courthouse to take a stand against white supremacists and violence.

The peace vigil comes on the heels of the weekend events in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left three dead and several injured.

Demonstrators told Channel 11 they're taking a stand against racial discrimination.

"We're all equal under the law of God," said Tom Severein, with Voice of Westmoreland.

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"White people in Westmoreland County do not believe in supremacy," added Clare Dooley with Voice of Westmoreland. "We reject racism!"

About a hundred people gathered for a vigil organized by a grassroots group called Voice of Westmoreland.

Its goal is to show support and remember those injured and killed in Charlottesville over the weekend.

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Although organizers like Clare Dooley didn't know the victims, she says she can't help but feel for them.

"If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention and I think her memory and those words should never be forgotten."

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Voice of Westmoreland County members say they won't stand for it.

"I feel like I have to go there. I have to counterprotest," said Colin Warren, leader of Voice of Westmoreland. "I have to stand up and show people that there are guys like me who aren't gonna sit back and watch them spread hate."