MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People in Memphis joined a healing circle outside the National Civil Rights Museum Thursday night for Charleston.
Dozens stood in a circle and took turns sharing their feelings about the tragic church shooting at an acclaimed African-American church that left nine dead and shook the entire nation.
“I came out for the color of my skin. I came out for the incident that happened in Charleston,” said Colby Mitchell of Memphis.
People spent several hours grieving together.
“I know a lot of people are confused or not sure how to share what they’re feeling. I just thought this would be a safe place for people to do that,” said Tami Sawyer, the event organizer.
The group shared stories of suppression and prayed not just for the victims’ families, but for a better tomorrow.
“Even though he’s only four, I wanted him to start becoming aware of these things, so that he and the privilege that he’s automatically owns because of the color of his skin that hopefully he can make the world a better place,” said Zarabeth Davis of Memphis.
Everyone at the event agreed healing circles should continue on a regular basis.