Stephen Colbert Joins Charleston ‘Unity Chain’ March

Late-night comic and South Carolina native Stephen Colbert joined thousands of marchers in Charleston on Sunday to form a “unity chain” in response to the murders of nine people at a black church last week.

Hours after the Emanuel A.M.E. Church re-opened for Sunday services following Wednesday’s horrific killings, thousands took to the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge to join hands in peace, love and solidarity with the victims.

Colbert shared a video of the march on his Twitter account, writing: “Peace and Love and Unity in the Holy City:”

Marchers who spotted Colbert posted some additional photos of the comedian, who marched with his sister:

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Just finished walking with Stephen Colbert and was lucky enough to take this picture on the ravanel bridge in Charleston in support of those we lost in the church shooting. Thank you Stephen and everyone for your support! #charlestonnine #charlestonravanelbridge #stephencolbert #charlestonstrong #chslove #prayforcharleston #colbert #colbertnation #unitychaincharleston #chiveoncharleston #live5news @colbertlateshow #colbertlateshow

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