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The scene outside Emanuel A.M.E. Church on Sunday, June 21, 2015
One Year On: Charleston and Mother Emanuel A. M. E. Church
The murder of nine members of Charleston's historic Emanuel A. M. E. Church -"Mother Emanuel" to many - on June 17, 2015, brought shock, horror, and grief to the city, the state, and the country. That time also marked the beginning of a journey for many Charlestonians.A year out they' continue that journey, down the road to healing, and away from hatred and division toward understanding and unity.

Charleston Writers Remember Emanuel Nine

South Carolina Public Radio | By Tut Underwood
Published June 15, 2016 at 1:12 PM EDT
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest AME church in the south. It is often referred to as "Mother Emanuel".
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  The slayings of nine worshipers at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston a year ago was a wrenching experience for South Carolina and the nation.  To try to find some understanding of the tragedy and its aftermath, three Charleston writers came together to produce a book to document their thoughts and observations.  On the anniversary of the tragedy, historian Bernard Powers, poet Marjory Wentworth and former journalist Herb Frazier discuss their findings, the experience of talking with friends and family members of the victims, the holes left by their absence, the complexity of forgiveness, and the lessons that can be taken from the tremendous example set by the families of the fallen.
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Tut Underwood
Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.
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