June 16, 2025
Marcus Amaker served as the first Poet Laureate of Charleston, South Carolina, from 2016—22. He wrote the poem, "Black Cloth" as a tribute to the Emanuel Nine. Read the full poem at Marcusamaker.com.
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the tragic shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio is leading a comprehensive, multimedia initiative titled Never Forgotten: The Emanuel Nine. Through stories, education, community events and media programming, the initiative aims to ensure the victims are remembered, the impact is recognized and community healing continues.
Healing with Grace premieres on Thursday, June 19 at 8:00 pm on ETVHD.
