A collection of stories about the nine individuals who were tragically lost at Emanuel A.M.E. in Charleston on June 17, 2015, the public reaction, and the continued discussion, which eventually led to the removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of the S.C. State House on Friday, July 10, 2015.
View the stories chronologically by choosing the date found in each program title from June 18, 2015 to July 10, 2015.
Additional stories and recollections are available on the South Carolina ETV website here.
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After viewing the video clip, have students use this handout to learn more. Students can research articles about the debate to remove the Confederate flag. Explain the arguments made from each side...
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Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter Discusses her Role in the Removal of the Confederate Flag Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter has served in the South Carolina State House of Representatives since 1992...
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Continued coverage of the tragedy in Charleston, one week later, and how the city and our state have bonded together to deal with this tragedy. We also speak with experts on how we heal. Produced July...
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On July 10, 2015, South Carolina removed the Confederate Flag from the State House grounds. Includes interviews with citizens after attending the event.
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A profile of the late Senator Clementa Pinckney, one of nine killed during Bible Study in the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston on June 17, 2015. Senator Pinckney served in the S.C. General Assembly...
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On July 8, 2015, Rep. Jenny Anderson Horne of Dorchester, a member of the Charleston Delegation, made an impassioned plea against amending the bill. On second reading, the vote was later taken by the...
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Coverage of the bill signing ceremony by S.C. Governor Nikki Haley that would remove the Confederate Flag from State House grounds on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The signing of S.897 occurred...
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Citizens react to the bill signing that would remove the Confederate Flag from the South Carolina State House grounds on July 10, 2015. The flag was taken to the Confederate Relic Room at the State...
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Flag Lowering Ceremony - recorded live on July 10, 2015, as the Confederate Flag was removed from the grounds of the S.C. State House. The flag was taken to the Confederate Relic Room at the State...