We’re joined by Eliana Pinckney, daughter of the late Rev. Clementa Pinckney, to reflect on the Charleston massacre’s lasting impact and her father’s legacy of love, service, and civic duty. Eliana takes us back to being 11 and honors her mother’s quiet strength. She then talks about what it’s like to be part of the 9/11 generation shaped by gun violence, living with vigilance and exhaustion while “thoughts and prayers” continue to replace policy. We also talk about civic education, performative politics, and how Eliana turns art into activism and community into change. To learn more about the Clementa Pinckney Foundation, visit: https://pinckneyfoundation.org/ -- Timestamps -- 00:00 - Remembering Rev. Clementa Pinckney's Enduring Legacy 06:25 - From Childhood Trauma to Adult Understanding of the Charleston Massacre 12:32 - Jennifer Pinckney: A Pillar and a Powerhouse 17:22 - Art as a Vessel for Activism 23:22 - The 9/11 Generation: Shaped by Gun Violence, Frustrated by Politics 37:38 - Bridging the Gap: Civic Education and Hope for Political Change 53:18 - SYAD