Down, but not out: Message from a united Charleston

Updated On Jun 22, 2015 11:07 am IST
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People join hands against the backdrop of an American flag as thousands of marchers meet in the middle of Charleston's main bridge in a show of unity after nine black church parishioners were gunned down during a Bible study. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 11:07 am IST

People join hands against the backdrop of an American flag as thousands of marchers meet in the middle of Charleston's main bridge in a show of unity after nine black church parishioners were gunned down during a Bible study. (AP Photo)

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Parishioners sing at the Emanuel A.M.E Church, four days after a mass shooting that claimed the lives of its pastor and eight others on in Charleston, SC. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 11:07 am IST

Parishioners sing at the Emanuel A.M.E Church, four days after a mass shooting that claimed the lives of its pastor and eight others on in Charleston, SC. (AP Photo)

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Thousands of people march on The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 11:07 am IST

Thousands of people march on The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina (AFP Photo)

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A tarp covers the base of the monument "To the Confederate defenders of Charleston" in White Park Garden in Charleston, South Carolina. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 11:07 am IST

A tarp covers the base of the monument "To the Confederate defenders of Charleston" in White Park Garden in Charleston, South Carolina. (Reuters)

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People leave messages of hope and encouragement on a large canvas titled "Charleston United" in front of the historic Emanuel African American Methodist Church. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 11:07 am IST

People leave messages of hope and encouragement on a large canvas titled "Charleston United" in front of the historic Emanuel African American Methodist Church. (AFP Photo)

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Candles burn for the nine people who were killed at Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC, last Wednesday, during a service at St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 11:07 am IST

Candles burn for the nine people who were killed at Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC, last Wednesday, during a service at St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church. (AP Photo)

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New Jersey governor Chris Christie, left, and Dwayne D Warren, mayor of Orange, NJ, hold hands during a service at St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 11:07 am IST

New Jersey governor Chris Christie, left, and Dwayne D Warren, mayor of Orange, NJ, hold hands during a service at St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church. (AP Photo)

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