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Charleston: A scene of grief and unity

Thousands lined up in Charleston on Friday to mourn Rev. Clementa Pinckney. Msnbc reporters captured the scene of grief and unity.

Lauretta Geddis, of Charelston, S.C., rear right, embraces Brenda T. Williams, of North Charelston, while waiting on line to enter Sen. Clementa Pinckney's funeral service, June 26, 2015, in Charleston. (Photo by David Goldman/AP)
Lauretta Geddis, of Charelston, S.C., rear right, embraces Brenda T. Williams, of North Charelston, while waiting on line to enter Sen. Clementa Pinckney's funeral service, June 26, 2015, in Charleston. AP

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