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Yahoo
6 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Print
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Over 3,000 clubs strengthening electoral awareness among students: Punjab chief electoral officer
Set up with the objective of 'learning while doing', ELCs are engaging students in a wide range of activities including debates, mock elections, poster competitions, pledge ceremonies, and voter awareness campaigns. With over 3,000 ELCs actively functioning in schools, colleges, and universities, Punjab is witnessing a strong movement towards building an informed and participative electorate, Punjab CEC Sibin C said. Chandigarh, Apr 27 (PTI) The office of the chief electoral officer, Punjab, Sunday said electoral literacy clubs (ELCs) in the state are playing a 'remarkable role' in promoting electoral awareness among young voters. These efforts are helping to inculcate the values of democratic participation and responsible citizenship among the youth, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Sibin C, said. 'Through Electoral Literacy Clubs, we are investing in the future of democracy. Empowering students with electoral knowledge at an early stage ensures that they grow into active, aware, and responsible citizens,' he said. In a bid to document and promote the best initiatives, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer had earlier launched ELC Patrika, an online newsletter featuring outstanding activities and success stories from ELCs across Punjab, a statement said. ELC Patrika serves as a motivating platform, showcasing creativity, innovation, and dedication in electoral literacy efforts, the statement said. Taking a step further, the IT team at the Chief Electoral Officer's office is developing a dedicated ELC portal to streamline the functioning and monitoring of all ELCs in the state. The portal will enable easy uploading of photographs, videos, and reports of activities by the clubs, allowing for real-time tracking and evaluation at the head office level. This digital initiative is expected to further strengthen coordination and provide greater visibility to the vibrant activities of ELCs across Punjab, it said. PTI SUN SKY SKY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
