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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Town hall to honor legacy of Cynthia Graham Hurd and Emanuel 9
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – June 17 will mark 10 years since the tragic shooting at a historic African American church in downtown Charleston. A gunman, motivated by white supremacist views, attended a Bible study at Emanuel AME Church on the evening of June 17, 2015, before shooting and killing nine people. Five people survived the massacre. As we lead up to that day, the Lowcountry is honoring those who were impacted by the attack, the survivors who lived to tell the story, and the nine victims who left lasting legacies in the community. The Cynthia Graham Hurd Foundation for Reading, Literacy, and Civic Engagement will hold a town hall next week to honor the memory of Cynthia Graham Hurd and the Emanuel 9. Organizers say the event will also reflect on the progress made over the past 10 years, and the path forward for the community and nation. It will feature live music and a panel discussion led by CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers. Malcom Graham, the brother of Cynthia Graham Hurd, spoke with News 2 about the importance of not forgetting what happened that night. 'The purpose of the program really is to celebrate Cynthia's life, her legacy, her impact in the Charleston community. And secondly, to do the work that's necessary to create conversations around a very complicated issue. What happened in Charleston 10 years ago centered around race, discrimination, and hatred,' he said. The town hall will be held at Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston on June 12 at 6 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Town hall to honor the legacy of Cynthia Graham Hurd and the Emanuel 9
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A town hall happening in June will honor the memory of Cynthia Graham Hurd and the Emanuel 9, while also reflecting on progress made since the June 2015 tragedy and the path forward for the community and nation. This June will mark 10 years since the Charleston Church Shooting, which claimed the lives of nine people as they attended Bible study at Emanuel AME Church. Among those victims was Hurd, a beloved librarian and community leader. The Cynthia Graham Hurd Foundation for Reading, Literacy and Civic Engagement was established to engage the community through Hurd's love and appreciation for reading. Organizers say the town hall will begin with a praise and worship service honoring Hurd's legacy. It will feature a performance by the 'A Sign of the Times' band with guest artist Toni Tupponce. After the service, attorney and former South Carolina Rep. Bakari Sellers will moderate a panel discussion, 'What's the Way Forward: 10 Years After Charleston' featuring Dr. Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum, and foundation director Hon. Malcom Graham, Cynthia's brother and author of the book 'The Way Forward'. The event will take place on the evening of June 12 at Emanuel AME Church (110 Calhoun Street). There is no admission fee; however, attendees are encouraged to donate a children's book in support of Cynthia's passion for literacy. Those books will benefit local Charleston reading programs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
