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Parents reveal how they explained racism and Dylann Roof’s terrorist attack to their kids
Days after Dylann Roof took innocent Black lives inside of Emanuel A.M.E. church in Charleston, South Carolina, a makeshift memorial was set up outside the historically significant church. Dozens of parents brought their kids to the memorial to pray for and pay respect to the deceased and their family members. Some children placed flowers on the memorial…
Read MoreCharleston church massacre: Mourners pay tribute
Throughout the weekend in Charleston, South Carolina, many mourned the loss of the nine church members of Emanuel AME Church. Hundreds of people laid flowers and notes of comfort at a memorial in front of the church. People are leaning on their faith to get through the tragedy.
Read MoreCharleston church massacre: How parents explain the tragedy to their children
Rolling out was in Charleston, South Carolina, at the scene where nine members of Emanuel AME Church were massacred during Bible study. We asked a few parents who had gathered at the church to mourn and pay their respects, how they explain the tragedy to their children.
Read MoreWhy Obama’s use of the N-word was a dream come true for undercover racists
President Barack Obama used the N-word and the much of the national media went into a frenzy. In an attempt to shed light on racism in America following the church massacre in Charleston, South Carolina, Obama conducted a podcast interview with Marc Maron. During the interview Obama said, “Racism, we are not cured of it. And…
Read MoreArtist Adrian Franks re-creates Charleston tragedy and powerful emotional expression
Known for his protest art, award-winning artist Adrian Franks shares his inspiration with rolling out for his new series, “Faith Under Fire.” In the series, Franks pays tribute to the nine innocent victims of the terrorist attack carried out by Dylann Roof at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C. and explores the history of violent attacks against Black churches in America. What has happened…
Read MoreAmerica pays tribute to Charleston shooting victims
On June 17, 21-year-old Dylann Roof, opened fire at a Bible study at a historically black church in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine people in what has been declared a racially motivated hate crime. Yesterday, Roof was apprehended and taken into custody, but that didn’t soothe the outrage and deep sadness felt across the nation. Following…
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