PHOTO: Charleston United

Mark Lawrence of Charleston on Sunday signed a “Charleston United” canvas filled with hundreds of names. It was set up on the sidewalk along Calhoun Street under the entrance to Emanuel AME Church where nine members were shot and killed in what authorities are investigating as a hate crime.

The tragedy shocked the world. But unlike some communities that erupted into violence following race-based shooting, unity gripped Charleston residents as victims’ families forgave the suspect, thousands rallied in shows of community support and urgent calls to eradicate racism and hate filled newspapers and the airwaves, including renewed furor to remove the Confederate flag on the Statehouse grounds in Columbia. In this issue, are two commentaries on the evolving issue and ways you can help by donating to funds set up to help the victims and move forward with positive work that will heal. (Photo by Andy Brack.)

While last week’s mystery photo stumped several people, Hanahan photographer Charles Boyd knew it was the Eiffel Tower in Paris with a different perspective — looking straight up from under the structure. Also in the know was Judith Carberry of Charleston. Thanks for guessing!

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