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PHOTOS: 'Hate is Not Welcomed in South Carolina' rally unites community before Uncensored America event at USC

A peaceful rally was held on the North steps of the South Carolina Statehouse on Sept. 18, advocating for respect, inclusivity and peaceful opposition to hateful rhetoric. The rally occurred before the 'Uncensored America' event at the University of South Carolina, featuring 'The Roast of Kamala Harris.'

A demonstrator sits at the rally before its start on Sept. 18, 2024. People from the South Carolina community gathered at the Statehouse for a peaceful rally ahead of the Uncensored America event.
A demonstrator sits at the rally before its start on Sept. 18, 2024. People from the South Carolina community gathered at the Statehouse for a peaceful rally ahead of the Uncensored America event.
Tiffany James, the emcee for the peaceful rally, speaks to the crowd on the statehouse steps on Sept. 18, 2024. The 'Hate is Not Welcomed in South Carolina' event was a peaceful protest to show the importance of respect, inclusivity and peaceful opposition to hateful rhetoric.
Tiffany James, the emcee for the peaceful rally, speaks to the crowd on the statehouse steps on Sept. 18, 2024. The 'Hate is Not Welcomed in South Carolina' event was a peaceful protest to show the importance of respect, inclusivity and peaceful opposition to hateful rhetoric.
A sign reading 'As a Carolinian I am ashamed' is displayed at the South Carolina Statehouse on Sept. 18, 2024. A peaceful rally called 'Hate is Not Welcomed in South Carolina' was held ahead of the Uncensored America event.
A sign reading 'As a Carolinian I am ashamed' is displayed at the South Carolina Statehouse on Sept. 18, 2024. A peaceful rally called 'Hate is Not Welcomed in South Carolina' was held ahead of the Uncensored America event.
A demonstrator holds up a sign that says 'Now more than ever we must love' near the South Carolina Statehouse on Sept. 18, 2024. A peaceful rally was held on the north steps of the Statehouse to emphasize the importance of respect, inclusivity and peaceful opposition to hateful rhetoric.
A demonstrator holds up a sign that says 'Now more than ever we must love' near the South Carolina Statehouse on Sept. 18, 2024. A peaceful rally was held on the north steps of the Statehouse to emphasize the importance of respect, inclusivity and peaceful opposition to hateful rhetoric.
Iris Griffin, a third-year geology major, holds up a sign that says "Zero tolerance 4 hate" on Sept. 18, 2024. "Hate is not welcomed in South Carolina" was a peaceful rally held at the South Carolina statehouse.
Iris Griffin, a third-year geology major, holds up a sign that says "Zero tolerance 4 hate" on Sept. 18, 2024. "Hate is not welcomed in South Carolina" was a peaceful rally held at the South Carolina statehouse.
Britney Tran, first-year pharmaceutical science major at the University of South Carolina holds up a sign that said "Do not Walz onto our campus with hate" on Sept. 18, 2024 at a peaceful rally that was held at the South Carolina statehouse.
Britney Tran, first-year pharmaceutical science major at the University of South Carolina holds up a sign that said "Do not Walz onto our campus with hate" on Sept. 18, 2024 at a peaceful rally that was held at the South Carolina statehouse.
Courtney McClain, an alumna of the University of South Carolina, speaks on Sept. 18, 2024. Members of the South Carolina community gathered for a peaceful rally at the South Carolina Statehouse.
Courtney McClain, an alumna of the University of South Carolina, speaks on Sept. 18, 2024. Members of the South Carolina community gathered for a peaceful rally at the South Carolina Statehouse.
A sign that reads "Hate speech is not free speech" on Sept. 18, 2024. Members of South Carolina community gathered at the statehouse with signs to have a peaceful rally.
A sign that reads "Hate speech is not free speech" on Sept. 18, 2024. Members of South Carolina community gathered at the statehouse with signs to have a peaceful rally.
Demonstrators hold signs at the peaceful rally at the Statehouse on Sept. 18, 2024. The rally, called 'Hate is Not Welcomed in South Carolina,' was held at 4 p.m. on the Statehouse steps.
Demonstrators hold signs at the peaceful rally at the Statehouse on Sept. 18, 2024. The rally, called 'Hate is Not Welcomed in South Carolina,' was held at 4 p.m. on the Statehouse steps.
South Carolina Representative Leon Howard speaks at the South Carolina Statehouse on Sept. 18, 2024. Howard, along with others, organized a peaceful rally at the Statehouse ahead of the Uncensored America event at the University of South Carolina.
South Carolina Representative Leon Howard speaks at the South Carolina Statehouse on Sept. 18, 2024. Howard, along with others, organized a peaceful rally at the Statehouse ahead of the Uncensored America event at the University of South Carolina.