The story of Eliana Pinckney, daughter of Pastor Clemente Pinckney, who was one of the nine people murdered in the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, ten years ago [00:00].
- 10th Anniversary and Personal Impact: The 10th anniversary of the tragedy, highlighting Eliana’s journey since her father’s death when she was 11 years old [00:49].
- President Obama’s Eulogy: President Obama delivered her father’s eulogy and shared a powerful hug with Eliana, a moment she remembers recognizing the significance of his presence at her father’s funeral [01:31].
- Forgiveness: Family members of the victims, including Eliana, displayed extraordinary forgiveness towards the killer at his bond hearing [01:57]. Eliana expresses that forgiveness is difficult, but she wishes for growth for the perpetrator rather than harboring hatred or animosity [02:12].
- Dreams and Career: The video revisits Eliana four years after first meeting her when she was graduating high school [02:26]. She is now a professional actress at Philadelphia’s Arden Theater, performing in a production of “Rent” [02:39].
- Social Justice and Art: Elelliana is passionate about using art to convey meaningful messages and inspire thought in her audience, aligning with her social justice mindset and her father’s voice [02:56].
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