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Weditorial jand opinion^ page ^4 44 We cannot know where we are going if we do not know where we have been." I As I See It ? by Bruce Barton * 1 ?********************************* : JUSTICE AIN'T GOT HEBE YET... 01' Reasonable Locklear. a good and upright man. was fond of saying "Justice!...it ain't got here yet." meaning Robeson County, of course. ? Robeson County suffers from ..racial madness. Everyone sees . color in every nuance and '.every, subtlety, whether it be *, social, political or economic. ' Color reigns supreme. We ' sufferfor racism, not a lack of , justice. Justice has never been |taa. reality in Robeson County; those o4 us who have pulled time know that justice does not live here. And the balanced animal (justice) never has lived in Robeson County. The f poor people pull time and kill . and main one another. The .'welt to do stand back and pull our psychological strings and make us whoop and hollar at their whim. It's called socio logical madness. Senator Robert Morgan is another one of those who knows little about justice: he .runs them at us-jurists or Vroiild be jurists like Charles ' Winberry. W. Earl Britt and Gerald Arnold. Credentials? degree most of the time is . required if one wishes to be appointed a judge. Morgan . has now nominated Gerald r Arnold as a federal judge. Eft*?' i ... _ Winbeny was turned down; ' BHtt was approved as a federal judge in the Eastern District of Federal Court. Earl's brother. ' David, sits on the N.C. Su ( pre me Court. Winberry. Britt and Arnold all have something in common: politics and Ro bert Morgan. They either cultivated close friendships in subs* and or have developed political ties. Britt and Mor ' gari. as we understand it. went )o law school together.Arnold is Morgan's former law part ner; Winberry. who was turn ed down by the senate judicial cpmmittee. is close to Morgan ; politically.., ? K*' .. Governor Jim Hunt does it too; having appointed his 'f roommate at N.C. State (Phil Carlton) to the N.C. Supreme Court. ? ..Add every time a vacancy occurs it seems as if the I Rshrsmlan writes a teaser I mying. in part. "I Murchison I Biggs and or "Osborne Lee. I Jr." is being considered for I tMs or that...l believe the I Jtebeesufen reacts out of con I aervative habit. t' Enough is enough. Medioc | rity rules the judicial roost. I chanting a freedom song that I no one can comprehend. It is I Rttle wonder that the people ? look at the judicial system with ? such a jaundiced eye. ? ITOW JUU|C IKHI? n. mv I ? Kinnon hat announced he k I retiring at I he reiident tupeo ? or court judge in Robeton I County The headknockert ?have already appointed Sam ? Britt to take Ma place: Britt ?Ma formerly chief dittrict ftcoart judge and it now a ? Special tuperior court judge. ? ' ? HL Who will take Bria't place? Hfe* aae will tpeak loud and ^^HwrOobqnie Lee. Jr. and I. Murchiton Bigg*. They Bh| lawyer*; neither hat. aa I ?mi it. the temperament to he a Hpwior court judge. I would ? h eoe them mothig out Ikpe.ue a Mock <x India* ? i, ? ?Br WHUOW wm UrNKf CdlZTco. juedoe rAud^prefcfjMMW him * v ft ? - m And. God yes. pray that he has overcome discrimination and her crippling children, re sentment and racism. Why not pool all the Indian and Black lawyers in the judicial district served by McKinnon? There is talent enough there to be a judge. Give us the best one. I know many of them (Black and Indian lawyers) who can mea sure up to and. in some instances, as I see it, surpass Lee or Biggs or any other member of the Robeson Coun ty Bar Association in ability and temperament and integ rity. Enough is enough. Give us some dark skinned justice. Let one judge me Who has been judged by the racial standards of our time. And. when the headknock ers have done the above...well then we can begin a diologue about justice and how to achieve it in our life times. And. of course, we must throw condescension out with the judicial waters. i am proud to be an ex conuwl. Lam. able to Koogntae justice when 1 see it and recognize a lack of it when it is not present. BELLY DANCING IN RALEIGH... llove it....Belly dancing! Even though my wife was present and kept a protective eye on me. I did not wonder too far from her. but 1 watched the undulations and gyrations with the critic's eye. Coldly analyzing the artistic meaning as I watched with the clinical eye of the professional review er. And. of course. I have some land in Florida (presently under water....just temporary, you know.) that I would like to interest you in... Really! It was a very pleasant evening for my wife, Barbara, and I. We were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shehdan. They rented Char lie's Steak House in Raleigh, and threw an old fashioned "middle east" bash. Belly dancing. Betty Shehdan is the former Betty Clark, daughter of Mrs. Sally Clark and the late Timothy Clark of Prospect. Betty and her husband. Fred, operate Shehdan s Hair Styl ing in Raleigh. Betty and her daughters recently became in terested in belly dancing, deciding in the beginning to produce a routine for their father and husband and billing themselves "The Fred Sheh dan Haiem." Thev have be come quite good at belly dancing, pleasing Fred Sheh dan. a Lebanese native. He encourages his wife and daughters to develop the art form of belly dancing, taking a great deal of pleasure in "my harem." They only dance when he is present. So, they decided to, cele brate a night of Middle Eastern Music and Belly Dan cing. featuring, of course. "Fred Shehdan's Harem." The gala event was held August 15 at Charlie's Steak House in Raleigh. My wife and I were special guests of the Shehdans. Besides Betty, the Harem is made up of daughters Serina (Amira). 16, and Sawnika (Ka teri). 10. Their son and brother Tony, 13, was supportive too, helping with the "hundred and one details" of putting the evening on. They were especially proud to have George Abdo share the evening with them. He is considered sort of the Elvis ^rcsley of Middle Eastern "Mddle eastern circles, performing all over the world as the king of belly dancing. Abdo is the son of a Lebanese actor; his mother was a Syrian vocalist. Mr. Abdo respects middle eastern music. He and his band were superb; the music has a sensual sound to it, bringing to mind the mystery of the middle east. Although he mapy times sang in langu ages we did not understand (he sings seven languages) the meaning and artistry came through. He is an accomplish ed artist; we were honored to hear him perform. It is always an honor to be in the presence of an true artist. George Abdo is an artist, make no mistake about it. Other belly dancers perfor med. including Charleen Mas sey who introduced the Sheh dans to the joy of belly dancing as their instructor. The cuisine was Middle Eastern, too. with a Lebanese flavor. In charge of the food was Serina Shehdan, Fred Shehdan's mother. Delicious. Another guest was Mrs. Sally Clark from Robeson County: and other brothers and sisters, relatives and friends from "down home." Fred had many relatives, including his mother and sisters in attendance too. Dancers came from Wash ington. D.C.. Virginia and Tennessee. Belly dancing...It's fun to watch and do. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks to Aunts .. and Uncles Dear Sir: We would like to thank all of our aunts and uncles for letting us stay at their homes and for making us feel wel come and confortable in their homes. They are: Walter and Vency Scott. Russell and Betty Jane Walker. Hanford and Martha Fave Locklear. and especially our grandfather, Richard Locklear. We want to thank our Aunt Carletter Locklear for taking us to see "Strike at the Wind." It was real learning experience of our ancestors. We would aiso like to thank all 9ur cousins for-making our trip really great and for the fun. especially for intro ducing us to all their great ?friends. Thank you all for making our trip to North Carolina really wonderful. Karen and Carol Britt 5219 Schuyler Drive Carmkhael, Ca. 95608 ...Likes "Strike at the Wind!" To the Editor: "This is the best one yet!" That is what I said upon going to see "Strike at the Wind!" the other night. And the same man is at the head of it who was there five years ago. They told him he'd never get it off the ground. And his dream lives on. Rock Kershaw's dream lives on and on and on. If if gets any better, it should be made into a movie. Once again with and excel lent lighting (Steve Kerns), costume, production and technical staff. Hope St. Pierre and Melton Lowry make Henry and Rhoda live in this year's "Strike at the Wind!" Last year when I wrote you I found many faults in the show. But this year I can honestly say it's wonderful. And the people who don't go and see it are really missing something be cause a show this good may never pass your way again. The cast is excellent. The choreographer has done a - wonderful job on the wedding dance. The vocal director has also done ,aud excellent job with tba. music. -The chorea grapher is Juliana Morgan and the vocal director is Ruby Hammonds. Ms. Morgan plays Dolly King and Ms. Hammonds plays Pbllv Oxen dine. The costumes fit the period of time (1872), courtesy of Ms. Barbara Hannah who worked with "The Lost Colony." And there are more props than ever. The church has door mirrors. The office turns into a hall in a matter of minutes. It is incredible. You have to see it to believe it. But props, lights, costumes and music do not make a show. It is the people in it. And all of them deserve a round of applause. Some have had hardships this summer, but the show, goes on. If anyone reading this letter hasn't gone to see the drama, you can only blame yourself for missing something great. If Henry could see it, he'd be proud. Remember Henry? Remember when? Then you'll remember "Strike at the Wind." Sincerely. Cookie Maynor Pen?,k.,NC I WEBBER GIVES UP CLAIM AS LUMBEE Dear Bruce: This letter is to inform Lumbee readers that the United Lumbee Nation of N.C. and America. Inc. has changed its name to Kaweah Indian Nation* Kaweah means Lake here in our native land pro noucned KA-WE-AH. There's a small group in our nation who don't want the name changed. The Wolf Clan, Inc. is giving us trouble. We hope to have our new roil cards, etc. by Oct. 1980. The Lumbee Nation Times will be known as Times will be known as Kaweah Nation Times next issue. We have already written to LRDA about our name change. We are a Western nation and feel that we should use our native name but not the Lumbee any longer. It was good to hear that you are part or members of National Con gress of American Indians. You may print this letter. Sincerely. Chief Thundeibird Webber Grand Council Head Chief Kaweah Indian Nation P.O Box 69 Farmersville. Ca. 93223 TUSCARORAS JOIN NCAI Dear Sir: The National Congress of American Indians adopted and accepted the Tuscarora Tribe of Indians of Maxton, NC given by hand seal on the 12th day of November 1979. The National Congress of American Indians had a part and recognized the Tribe, and all of the Tuscarora members, to the Federal acknowledge ment for federal recognition. We are historical, and consti tutional. we can prove our ancestors back over two hun dred years. We give our thanks highly to the historian Wes White and the other historians who gave their help toward the Tuscarora Tribe in helping getting Federal recog nition. We, the Tribe have been organizing since 1969. We have enrolled 2.000 and some few hundred members. The floor rug is almost ready to be spread in North Carolina on the banks of Lumbee River. The Tuscaroras are proud to say that we can stand up for our American heritage. The enrolled members are just before getting their hunting, fishing rights. They are also getting ready to stop paying taxes. The secretary of the tribe. Ruth Helen Locklear is proud that the Tribe is on their way toward reaching their aoal which our back Darents have always worked for. and something we hope that will be successful for our children that are behind ut. Hello. I, Leola Locklear am proud to say that I know , and can prove that my great grandfather. Henry Berry Low rs had the blood of the tuscarora. and was not a l umber This is what makes me angry when I look at the history, this is why I want to stand up. and fight for what I believe in: that Henry Berry's ancestor's was indeed the Tuscarora blood. This is why I want the truth to come out for one time tot our people in Robeson louats and adjoining counties We highly appreci ate each of <mt members who have helped us through this struggle For any information concerning the Tribe contact the f nhal ( sinsehng Board of the Irshr at Or contact Ruth'Helen 1 ockiear Secretary Rt. I. Bos IU<A. Maston N t\ iMn Mi m m Bm? (M HMMH UMhlt T? M a>. Ill liwti IKmmII. Mi IM?i IK MM l. Mi m4 fmd MMMM. UNN Imn ptm Ml ? Youth Revival at Prospect United Methodist Church An A ->Q 1A .n^ 11 A?nn^an In kn nnrtU'^/4 in vii nuguai at, jv auu v a ? 1480. (he youth of Prospect UMC will sponsor a weekend Youth Revival which is to be highlighted with a Christian Vocation Conference (His Call. My Choice) on Sunday. Au gust 31st at S p.m. \)/e invite you and your youth io attend the conference and if possible, to plan to stay for the evening revival service.(The evangelist and keynote speaker for the conference will be the Rever end Sam Wvnn. a native of Robeson County. Mr. Wvnn is presently serving as Associate Pastor for the Four Comers Native American Ministries in Shiprock. New Mexico. He is a '76 graduate of Pembroke State University (PSU) and Asburv Theological Seminary (TS) where he received his Masters of Divinity Degree. Sam is serving a second year under special appointment from the N.C. Conference on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Shiprock. He will share some of his experience of cross culture during the conference. Also sharing in the vocation conference on Sunday evening will be Mr. Harold D. Jacobs. Director of Music/Christian Education and Youth at Pros pect UMC. Harold is also a graduate of PSU and ATS. He holds a B.S. Degree in Music Education from Pembroke State and a Masters of the Arts Degree in Church Music and Christian Ed. - Asbury Semi nary. He is the first Native American with a Church Music and Christian Education de gree and the first Native niiKiusii w uv WVIIIIKU in these areas. He will be sharing with the group in the Church Music and Christian Education degree and the first Native American to be certified in these areas. He will be sharing with the group in the Church Music and Christian Education Ministries as a "Call" and "Choice." t ' Speaking on the field of ] Church and Community will be Ms. Dora Pierce. Director of Programs for the Robeson County Church and Commun ity Center. Ms. Pierce holds her B.A. from Weslevan and her blaster of Arts Degree in Church and Community from Scarritt College. She directs the Job Program for senior citizens, the Housing Program Work Camps and many others. Dora and the other vocation speakers will be relating "His Call. My Choice" in regards to their Christian Vocation and will share experiences of their present ministry. Plan now to attend the Christian Vocation Conference (His Call. My Choice) on Sunday August 31. 1980 - 5 p.m. at Prospect UMC. We feel that these series of events (Revival Services and Chris tian Vocation Conference) will provide inspiration and gui dance to those who are inter ested in the Christian Minis tries and will create an interest for all who attend. In Christ. Robert L. Mangum, Pastor. Prospect United Methodist Church LABOR THE GLORY OF GOD! Labor Day comes on the first Monday in September and it became a national holiday in 1887. It is celebra ted by parades, by business meetings, and by a day of rest. Labor on this earth began when God cast Adam out of the Garden of Eden whef they had sinned against God. The Bible says in Genesis 3:19 "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground: for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou retusn." So. man must go to work. And. in the Bible, the following people worked to the glory of God. Having faith in God. Noah built an ark when he was told by God that there would be a flood which would destroy the earth. Noah worked hard on this ark and thus preserved all life on this earth. Moses led the grumbling Israelites through the wil derness for 40 years so that God's promise to Abraham might be fulfilled- that of his seed being as the grains of sand or the stars in the sky. God took David from his work as a shepherd boy to become a King of Israel. His accomplishments in literary materials for the Bible was at its height in the 23rd Psalm, which is widely used at funerals. Psalms sing forth praises to the glory of God. Under the leadership of .A Nehemiah, God's people re built the walls of Jerusalem. It v was almost an impossible job; but it was said erf the people doing this work that "They had the will to work" and the project was in "the will pf God." Today, we laborers need to realize these facts. As a tent maker for a while, Paul earned his.way during the day. and then preached the Gospel at night. Jesus was a _ carpenter and He gave up His job as carpenter when He spent the last three years of His life in His redemptive work for God. His disciples forsook their jobs to do His work here on earth - to bring repentant sinners to Christ, who could forgive them of their sins so that they might to go to heaven. Are you laboring to the glory of the Lord? His command was to take the gospel to all the world. His command includes everyone in this world. Many hungry souls are waiting to hear "The Story of Jesus." Take it to them so that what Jesus said can be fulfilled. Jesus said. "I am the way (to heaven), the truth (His word is truth), and the life (Forever and ever); no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." We carry the message through the Word of God which is the Bible; so we need to read it daily so that we can labor in the vineyards of the Lord. The Bible and the Holy Spirit will tell you what to do. But "...whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." (I Cor. 10:31). -Marietta Fuller 1313 Sportsman Dr. Jeffersonville, Ird. 47130 I" ' I?I rj,j f tJ , I Bits of teak wood more than 2,000 years old have been found in Indian caves. * Michigan Lumbee Picnic Update .Have you kept the date open? Picnic. September 13. 1980. 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 a.m.. Wanda Park. 1.J707 Clinton River. Sterling Heights. Mi. Bring a dish for your family and we'll share food, renew old friendships, and meet new friends. Bring someone with you! No alcohol, please, this is a family affair! Some interesting things have developed in the past months that are unheard of coming from the small group that are members of our organization! Now is the time for you to put forth the effort and show your pride in who you are! Are you an Indian when you visit N.C.? Then be an Indian in Michigan!! We'll I have a table where you can enroll on September 13th. Aso. Lumbee Enrollment forms will be available. Our next scheduled meeting of Lumbees From Robeson will be September 8. 1980. 7:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Flora Moonev. 23817 Fenton Drive. Mt Clemens. Mi. 48043. why not attend and learn some of the surprising events that have been happening! Did you know that two (2) Lumbce (officials) from Robe son County. NC were in Michigan last week on Lumbee Indians in Michigan business? Michigan Lumbees were not notified!! Come to the meeting and find out the reason behind this strange event. For more information about the picnic, call Mrs. Marie Locklear at 574-1127. Mrs. Tawana Urban at 521-8721 or Mrs. Pat Whitaker at 75b ii8i. . A Lumbee-Proud Mrs. Johnson Locklear 3272 Helen Detroit, Mi. 48207 922-7997 Mrs. Johnson Locklear (Adelaide) was admitted in the hospital August 18th for in tensive therapy and extensive testing. She is at North Detroit General. 3105 Carpenter. De troit. Mi. 48212. She is on complete bed rest at this time, but asks for your prayers for her family and herself. Rep. Charlie Rose visits final performance Adolph Dial, Chairman of the Robeson Historical Drama Association's Board of Direc tors. has announced that Con gressman Charlie Rose will attend the final performance of the outdoor drama "Strike at the Wind" on Saturday. Aug. 30. Rose. Congressman of the 7th Congressional District, will arrive in Pembroke Saturday August 30th. at 5 p.m. to visit the Native American Resource Center and to tour Old Main at PSU. "Strike at the Wind." writ ten by Randolph Umberger, is a musical outdoor drama taken from the true accounts of Lumbee Indian folk hero Hen ry Berrv Lowrie. Lowrie and his tri-racial band roamed Robeson County and South eastern North Carolina from 1864-1874 seeking revenge for the murders of his father and brother Called hero by and outlaw by others. I.owtie carried a $30,000 bounty on his head. Henry's escapades were so famous that Jesse James even adopted his name. Never brought to trial. Lowrie disap peared into the swamplands of Robeson County never to be seen again. The fact that he was never proven right or wrong only added strength to his legend. The things that happened to Henry and his band reinforces our notion that race is the least interesting aspect of a human being. Come love, laugh and cry with us in our final performan ce of "Strike at the Wind." Thursday. Friday and Satur day nights. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. D.S.T. Follow the signs to the Riverside Country Club. 3 miles west of Pembroke. 'A mile on U.S. Highway 74. on state road 1354. Adults are $4.00. children under 12. $2.00. For more information write to "Strike at the Wind." P.O. Bo* 1059. Pembroke, or call 919-521-3112. j| RvMrar I WrMakr I I 0 THE CAftOUNA I 1 INDIAN VOICE I _ - - w J The t aiolina ? Indian Voice ^ * U.S.P S. #978380 ? * Established 1973 ? ? A ^ Published each Thursday J i by the a * Lumbee Pabflabfag * ? Co., Inc. * * P.O. Bo* I07S ^ * Pembroke. N.C. 28J72 * * Phone 521-2826 ? J 2ND CLASS POSTAGE PAl6 * ? AT PEMBROKE N.C 28372 * * * J Subscription rates: * In State * ? I Year $9 36 * * 2 Years IS 60 * * Dot of state * * 1 Year $12 00 * J 2 Years $16.00 J ****************** ?a 11$ v ? I "?ss&yr babies - LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS Many babies will refuse tu drink water from the time they are a week or two old. 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