Culture and Lifestyle What Unity Looks Like in Charleston By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 9, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Dan Xeller The horrific shooting that took the lives of nine churchgoers threatened to rip the city of Charleston apart. But by responding with incredible public displays of emotion, compassion, love, and unity, Charleston has set an example for the entire country. 01 of 50 Dan Xeller Hear the Unified Voices of Charleston 02 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 03 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 04 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 05 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 06 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 07 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 08 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 09 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 10 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 11 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 12 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 13 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 14 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 15 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 16 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 17 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 18 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 19 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 20 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 21 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 22 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 23 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 24 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 25 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 26 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 27 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 28 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 29 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 30 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 31 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 32 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 33 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 34 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 35 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 36 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 37 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 38 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 39 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 40 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 41 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 42 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 43 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 44 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 45 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 46 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 47 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 48 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 49 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller 50 of 50 Photo: Dan Xeller Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit