Commemorating Juneteenth and Honoring the Emanuel Nine

On Juneteenth 2025, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd remembers and recognizes the tenth anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. On June 17, 2015, nine church members lost their lives during a Bible study at the hands of an individual who had entered the church under the guise of fellowship. This tragic act of violence continues to underscore the importance of reflection, understanding and ongoing dialogue around issues of race and equality in our communities.