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Resolution

A formal statement of opinion or intent adopted by a legislative body, like the Senate, that does not become law in the same way a bill does and does not typically carry the force of law.

African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church

A historically African-American denomination of Christianity, founded in the late 18th century, with a focus on social justice and community activism.

White supremacist

A person who believes that white people are superior to people of other races and should therefore dominate society.

Emanuel Nine

The collective term for the nine African-American parishioners who were killed in the 2015 shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church.

Hate crime

A criminal offense committed against a person or property that is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender's bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.