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We remember the lives lost in the fight against white supremacy. Those killed in Charleston 5 years ago today were passionate members of their community driven to help others. Here are their stories. #SayTheirNames #Charleston9 #BlackLivesMatter 
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This is Cynthia Hurd.
Born and raised in Charleston, she worked at the local library for 31 years, tirelessly advocating education for those in her community. Her brother said she was "the glue that kept the family together." #Charleston9 (2/10)
Born and raised in Charleston, she worked at the local library for 31 years, tirelessly advocating education for those in her community. Her brother said she was "the glue that kept the family together." #Charleston9 (2/10)
This is Rev. Daniel Simmons.
After serving in the Army and earning a Purple Heart, he dedicated himself to his community. For 30 years, he served as a pastor and led weekly Bible studies. Friends called him "Dapper Dan" for his crisp suits and spotless shoes. #Charleston9 (3/10)
After serving in the Army and earning a Purple Heart, he dedicated himself to his community. For 30 years, he served as a pastor and led weekly Bible studies. Friends called him "Dapper Dan" for his crisp suits and spotless shoes. #Charleston9 (3/10)
This is Rev. Depayne Middleton-Doctor.
She sang in the church choir, with a voice so powerful it "could move the very depth of your heart." Her four daughters have promised to keep her spirit alive by contributing to the community their mother loved. #Charleston9 (4/10)
She sang in the church choir, with a voice so powerful it "could move the very depth of your heart." Her four daughters have promised to keep her spirit alive by contributing to the community their mother loved. #Charleston9 (4/10)
This is Ethel Lance.
When she retired from her housekeeping job at the local auditorium, she served as a sexton at the church, preparing it for each service. Her grandson called her the "heart of the family" whose spirit & warmth inspired many. #Charleston9 (5/10)
When she retired from her housekeeping job at the local auditorium, she served as a sexton at the church, preparing it for each service. Her grandson called her the "heart of the family" whose spirit & warmth inspired many. #Charleston9 (5/10)
This is Rev. Clementa Pinckney.
He was a married father of 2 and a state senator in SC. After the police shooting of #WalterScott, he pushed a bill requiring cops to wear body cams. A fellow Senator said he was a moral leader. When he spoke, people listened. #Charleston9 (6/10)
He was a married father of 2 and a state senator in SC. After the police shooting of #WalterScott, he pushed a bill requiring cops to wear body cams. A fellow Senator said he was a moral leader. When he spoke, people listened. #Charleston9 (6/10)
This is Myra Thompson.
As a teacher and guidance counselor at local public schools, she spent her life fostering the next generation. When the shooting unfolded, she was leading a Bible study, inspiring other parishioners with her passion for her faith. #Charleston9 (7/10)
As a teacher and guidance counselor at local public schools, she spent her life fostering the next generation. When the shooting unfolded, she was leading a Bible study, inspiring other parishioners with her passion for her faith. #Charleston9 (7/10)
This is Sharonda Coleman-Singleton.
She spent her life working with kids who needed her, and "she never let them down." She preached love, a legacy her son embraces when he asks people to "hug somebody that doesn’t look like you," just like his mom did. #Charleston9 (8/10)
She spent her life working with kids who needed her, and "she never let them down." She preached love, a legacy her son embraces when he asks people to "hug somebody that doesn’t look like you," just like his mom did. #Charleston9 (8/10)
This is Susie Jackson.
Raised in the Jim Crow South, she spent her youth attending school and church. Later, she watched 8 grandchildren build lives of their own. For anyone looking for a home, she provided shelter. On June 17th, she was shot 11 times. #Charleston9 (9/10)
Raised in the Jim Crow South, she spent her youth attending school and church. Later, she watched 8 grandchildren build lives of their own. For anyone looking for a home, she provided shelter. On June 17th, she was shot 11 times. #Charleston9 (9/10)
This is Tywanza Sanders.
He aspired to run a barber shop, where he'd greet friends with his notorious "big ole' smile." As the shooting occurred, he pleaded with the killer to stop. His mother then watched from afar as the gun was emptied into his body. #Charleston9 (10/10)
He aspired to run a barber shop, where he'd greet friends with his notorious "big ole' smile." As the shooting occurred, he pleaded with the killer to stop. His mother then watched from afar as the gun was emptied into his body. #Charleston9 (10/10)
