What Unity Looks Like in Charleston

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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.

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Charleston Love Necklace Image

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Hear the Unified Voices of Charleston

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Love is Stronger

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Memorial for Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor

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Dr. Dexter Easley

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Mourners

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Donna Pagano

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Charleston Sticks Together

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Rev. Robert Schenck and Pastor Philip Pinckney

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Rev. Rob Schenck, Lucy McBath, Patricia Hunter

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Kyle KOTIC Johnson

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Vigil Candle for Charleston

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Palm Rose for Charleston

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Charleston Rose Fence

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Charleston Wooden Cross

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Flowers and Mourner

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Family Praying for Charleston

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Crowd in Charleston

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Emanuel A.M.E. Church

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Flowers for Charleston

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Thou Shall Not Kill

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Charleston Supporter

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Praying for Charleston

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Notes for Charleston

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Flowers for Charleston

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Charleston Emanuel A.M.E. Church

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Charleston Emanuel A.M.E. Church Cross

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Charleston Officer Flag Image

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Charleston Praying Hands

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Charleston Sunday Congregation

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Charleston Emanuel A.M.E. Church Steeple

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Joining Hands in Charleston

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Charleston Supporter

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Charleston United

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Crowd with Sign

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We Are United In Christ

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Charleston Strong Music Hall Board

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Arthur Ravenel Bridge

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Water Bottle Distribution On Charleston Bridge

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Marching on Ravenel Bridge

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American Flag on Ravenel Bridge March

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United Hands on Ravenel Bridge

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Marchers on Ravenel Bridge

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Ravenel Bridge at Dusk

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Sunset on Ravenel Bridge

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Helicopter Over Ravenel Bridge

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View of Boats from Ravenel Bridge

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Child Supporter Under Flag on Ravenel Bridge

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Child Supporter on Ravenel Bridge

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Ravenel Bridge at Night

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