“We embrace the idea of moving forward with the Nobel Peace Prize, because it’s not one that is sought by just a few. It’s an acknowledgment that only God could have moved in such a miraculous way to allow us to stand on solid ground.”
— The Rev. Dr. Norvel Goff, presiding elder of Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. An Illinois group wants the church and city of Charleston to win the Nobel Peace Prize to recognize its faith, dignity and respect following the June tragedy in which nine church-goers were slain. The group wants 1 million signatures on a petition. More.