A Tribute to the Mother Emanuel Church

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Prayer Circles near the Mother Emanuel Church on the Night of the Shooting, June 17, 2015
Local people gathered in a prayer circle near the Emanuel AME Church immediately following the shooting, June 17, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.

Local people gathered in a prayer circle near the Emanuel AME Church immediately following the shooting, June 17, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.

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Police and emergency responders outside of Emanuel AME Church on the night of the shooting, June 17, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Local people gathered in a prayer circle near the Emanuel AME Church immediately following the shooting, June 17, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
 

Community Prayer Vigil at Morris Brown AME Church, June 18, 2015
Attendees singing at the Morris Brown AME Church Community Prayer Vigil the day after the shooting, photograph by Mike Ledford, June 18, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

Attendees singing at the Morris Brown AME Church Community Prayer Vigil the day after the shooting, photograph by Mike Ledford, June 18, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

Hundreds gather for the Morris Brown AME Church Community Prayer Vigil the day after the shooting, June 18, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley speaking to the audience of the Morris Brown AME Church vigil, photograph by Mike Ledford, June 18, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Hundreds gather outside of Morris Brown AME Church to listen to the Community Prayer Vigil broadcast over loudspeakers, June 18, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Hundreds gathered outside of Morris Brown AME Church for the vigil, photograph by Nomander, June 18, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
 

City of Charleston Community Prayer and Healing Vigil at the College of Charleston TD Arena, June 19, 2015
Attendees of the City of Charleston's prayer vigil standing hand-in-hand, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Attendees singing at the City of Charleston prayer vigil, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV. The vigil opened with "Amazing Grace," performed by the Charleston Police Pipes and Drum, and closed with the crowd singing "We Shall Overcome."
People holding hands at the City of Charleston's prayer vigil, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV. After the event attendees walked to Emanuel AME Church to lay roses outside.
Attendees listen to local religious leaders at City of Charleston's vigil, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
A member of the Charleston Police Pipes and Drums plays "Amazing Grace" outside of Emanuel AME Church, photograph by Sarah Goldman, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
The program for the City of Charleston Community Prayer and Healing Vigil, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
The program for the City of Charleston Community Prayer and Healing Vigil, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
The program for the City of Charleston Community Prayer and Healing Vigil, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
 

Prayer Gatherings at Emanuel AME Church, June 19 and 20, 2015
A preacher outside of Emanuel AME Church, photograph by Delane Chavez, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

A preacher outside of Emanuel AME Church, photograph by Delane Chavez, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

News reporters interview individuals gathered at Emanuel AME Church for a prayer vigil, photograph by Delane Chavez, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
People gather outside of Emanuel AME Church for a prayer vigil, photograph by Sarah Goldman, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
A pastor speaking to the crowd gathered outside of Emanuel AME Church, photograph by Delane Chavez, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
The media covering a prayer service outside of Emanuel AME Church, photograph by Delane Chavez, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
A visitor to the Emanuel AME Church protesting the Confederate flag, photograph by Delane Chavez, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina. That same day, the media uncovered images of shooter Dylann Roof posing with the Confederate flag.
Members of Charleston's Jewish community gather at Emanuel AME Church, photograph by Sarah Goldman, June 19, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
People gather for a prayer service outside of Emanuel AME church, photograph by Delane Chavez, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Speakers at a vigil outside of Emanuel AME Church, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
 

Black Lives Matter March in Downtown Charleston, June 20, 2015
Black Lives Matter marchers on their way to the Daughters of the Confederacy building on Meeting Street, photograph by Hunter Boone, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

Black Lives Matter marchers on their way to the Daughters of the Confederacy building on Meeting Street, photograph by Hunter Boone, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

Black Lives Matter marchers listening to one of the leaders of the march, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
A leader at the Black Lives Matter march speaking to crowd, photograph by Zach NeSmith, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
A Black Lives Matter marcher, photograph by Zach NeSmith, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Black Lives Matter march, photograph by Zach NeSmith, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
A rally marcher holding a sign referencing Denmark Vesey, photograph by Zach NeSmith, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Rally leader speaking to hundreds of Black Lives Matter marchers at the Daughters of the Confederacy building, photograph by Zach NeSmith, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Black Lives Matter protestors sitting on the steps of the Daughters of the Confederacy at the end of the march, photograph by Zach NeSmith, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Black Lives Matter marchers gathered at the steps of the Daughters of the Confederacy building where the march ended, photograph by Harry Egner, June 20, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
 

Sunday Services throughout Charleston, June 21, 2015
A crowd with police security at Emanuel AME Church for the first Sunday service since the shooting, photograph by Harry Egner, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

A crowd with police security at Emanuel AME Church for the first Sunday service since the shooting, photograph by Harry Egner, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

<br /> Attendees of Emanuel AME Church's first Sunday service after the shooting, photograph by Hunter Boone, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina. This crowd was standing outside because the church was filled to capacity.
Worshippers outside of Emanuel AME Church on the first Sunday service after the shooting, photograph by Hunter Boone, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
The Marion Square service on the Sunday after the mass shooting, Instagram photograph by Tara Collins, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina. Religious leaders gathered at Marion Square in downtown Charleston to lead participants in prayer, service, and song, including singing "Amazing Grace."
People gathered at Marion Square prayer service on the Sunday after the mass shooting, photograph by Harry Egner, Charleston, South Carolina, June 21, 2015. On this first Sunday, churches across the city stopped at 10:00 a.m. to ring their bells in honor of the victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting.
 

Bridge to Peace Unity Chain on Ravenel Bridge, June 21, 2015

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Marchers join hands as they walk across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge during the Bridge to Peace Unity Chain walk, Charleston, South Carolina, June 21, 2015, courtesy of Cem Ozdel / Anadolu Agency / Getty Images.

Marchers on the Bridge to Peace Unity Chain walk, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Marchers on the Bridge to Peace Unity Chain walk, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Marchers on the Bridge to Peace Unity Chain walk, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Marchers holding a sign during the Bridge to Peace Unity Chain walk on the Ravenel Bridge, photograph by Mary Battle, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina,
Marchers on the Bridge to Peace Unity Chain walk, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Marchers on the Bridge to Peace Unity Chain walk, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Marchers on the Bridge to Peace Unity Chain walk, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Marchers on the Bridge to Peace Unity Chain walk, June 21, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
 

Reverend Clementa Pinckney's Funeral Service at the College of Charleston TD Arena, June 26, 2015
President Barack Obama giving the eulogy at Reverend Clementa Pinckney's funeral service, June 26, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of the College of Charleston.

President Barack Obama giving the eulogy at Reverend Clementa Pinckney's funeral service, June 26, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of the College of Charleston.

President Obama hugging Reverend Clementa Pinckney's daughter at the funeral service, photograph by Nora Battle, June 26, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Button worn at Reverend Pinckney's funeral service, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Speaker at Reverend Pinckney's funeral, June 26, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Attendees of Reverend Pinckney's funeral, June, 26, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Woman attending Reverend Pinckney's funeral, June 26, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Attendees of Reverend Pinckney's funeral, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Attendees of Reverend Pinckney's funeral, June 26, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
Attendees of Reverend Pinckney's funeral, June, 26, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of ABC New4 WCIV-TV.
 

Imani Milele Children's Choir Performance, July 2, 2015

Imani Milele Children's Choir performance outside of the Emanuel AME Church, July 2, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina, courtesy of Imani Milele Children's Choir. After the shooting, various individuals and groups gave impromptu performances outside of the church.

 

Charleston's Days of Grace March and Rally, September 5, 2015
Charleston's Days of Grace March and Rally, photograph by Pastor Thomas Dixon, September 5, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

Charleston's Days of Grace March and Rally, photograph by Pastor Thomas Dixon, September 5, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.

Reverend Dr. William Barber II, President of the North Carolina NAACP, addressing crowd at the Days of Grace March and Rally, photograph by Mary Battle, September 5, 2015. Charleston, South Carolina.
Marcher holding a Denmark Vesey sign, photograph by Mary Battle, September 5, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Days of Grace March and Rally participants holding a Black Lives Matter sign, photograph by Mary Battle, Charleston, South Carolina, September 5, 2015.
Participants listen to Reverend Joseph Darby at the Days of Grace March and Rally, photograph by Mary Battle, September 5, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Nadine Collier, a daughter of shooting victim Ethel Lance, speaking at the Days of Grace March and Rally, photograph by Mary Battle, Charleston, South Carolina, September 5, 2015. One of Lance's granddaughters, Najee Washington, stands beside Collier.
Marchers attending the Days of Grace March and Rally with the John C. Calhoun statue in the background, photograph by Mary Battle, Charleston, South Carolina, September 5, 2015.
Marchers arriving at Emanuel AME Church during the Days of Grace March and Rally, photograph by Mary Battle, September 5, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Flyer for Charleston's Days of Grace March, Rally, and Conference, courtesy of Pastor Thomas Dixon, September 5, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
 

Mother Emanuel Way Memorial District Established, September 23, 2015
Mother Emanuel Way Memorial District, photograph by Mary Battle, January 2016, Charleston, South Carolina.

Mother Emanuel Way Memorial District, photograph by Mary Battle, January 2016, Charleston, South Carolina. On September 23, 2015, the City of Charleston hosted a ceremony to designate the area of Calhoun Street between Meeting and Concord Streets in front of the Emanuel AME Church as the "Mother Emanuel Way Memorial District."