I was blind but now I see. . . .

Wednesday evening June 17

Cynthia Hurd, age 54, a library manager whose life was dedicated to books, children, and church.

Susie Jackson, age 87, a mother figure to generations in her family.

Ethel Lance, age 70, a church custodian who found strength in a gospel song to overcome life's challenges.

DePayne Middleton Doctor, age 49, a minister whose angelic voice could heal troubled hearts.

Clementa Pinckney, age 41, a pastor and state senator who lent his booming voice to the voiceless.

Tywanza Sanders, age 26, a barber, poet, and aspiring entrepreneur ready to take the world by storm.

Daniel L. Simmons Sr., age 74, a minister who served as a model of endurance and service to God.

Sharonda Singleton, age 45, a pastor and a high school track coach who became her runners' biggest cheerleader, on & off the track.

Myra Thompson, age 59, a builder of faith who worked to restore her beloved church's properties to their full glory. 

Sunday morning, June 21

Four days after their minister and eight other members were shot to death at a Wednesday night Bible study, the historic Emanuel AME Church held Sunday services with a full church and overflow crowds standing in the street outside to witness this congregation's grace and strength.

Sunday evening, June 21 on the Ravanel Bridge

 A "Bridge to Peace" Unity Chain on the Ravelnel Bridge Sunday night.

Thursday, June 24, 2015

 The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Affordable Care Act - again

Friday, June 26 at the funeral service for Rev. Clementa Pinckney

Friday, June 26

And just before Obama arrived to speak at the funeral service, the Supreme Court once again made history and decided in favor of gay marriage.

Friday, July 7, The Confederate Flag is removed from the state house grounds in Columbia, SC.

And that is where we stand today. What a summer!