Editorially Speaking
Race, Klan-Mentality and Subtleties and Nuances in Robeson |
It times past members of the w hitc race who felt they were superior to all
other races wore white sheets and professed to be doing the will of God in
keeping the "white race pure." Following the Civil Rights Movement, laws
enacted to protect Civil Rights, and the death of mans people of color, the Ku
Klux Klan. while not changing theirtheologv or their ideology. began to hide
their racists attitudes and feelings of superiority behind more subtle coverings.
Here in Robeson Counts where the Native Americans, according to the 2000
Census figures, are the majority population, folks who belies e they are superior
to other races are forced to hide even more deeply behind platitudes and
expressions of the brotherhood of all men. These are the folks who talk now of
reverse discrimination and declare race should not be used as a determining
factor for job applications and thev are bitterlv opposed to "quotas" w hile they
really mean they are bitterly opposed to people of color holding positions of
authority, unless of course these people are chosen by them and controlled by
them. This group of whiles in Robeson who demonstrate what we refer to as
klan-mentality are among those who voted overwhelmingly for Sen. Jesse
Helms when he was contested by Harvey Gantt. a Black, a few years ago. Many
of those Jesse Helms supporters are still in our midst and still bitterly opposed
to those persons of color w ho can think, read and write, and especially those
who can strategize and understand subtleties and nuances. They remind me of
Sen. Helms' unforgettable television ad during that campaign. He showed a
white man tearing up an application with a clear indication that the job had gone
to a Black. Now this ad didn't use the "N" word in reference to Blacks, but the
implication was clear. It said "You would have had this job. superior white
man. if it were not for this N ." Most people on bothendsof the spectrum
understood that message loud and clear. If indeed HpveTTiTTan-had been
elected Senator. Blacks would have been given positions in the Soiiatort office
and some folks would rather face a firing squad than ijave that nap pen! And
Robeson County's white voters read the message and a dreed. Check the* voting
record for Robeson's while precincts during that camplign. We submit to you
that all of white Robeson has not changed. These pedple still meet and they
have an agenda and a slogan. They tell themselves and tne Blacks who fall prey
to their theology "The I ndians qre taking over everything!" They meet, plan and
strategize to regain the power they feel is their GodJgiven right by virtue of
being bom white. This group includes doctors, lawyers.1 lav persons, bail
bondsmen, and other people in the business community.They have no problem
getting their message out because they have access to the daily newspaper,
through the assistance of the racist (in our opinion) editor who demonstrates
the belief "if it ain't white, it ain't right." You have nothing to do except read
the daily newspaper, if you doubt what we are saying.
Now folks don't meet anymore as an organized* Klu Klux Klan, but they do
meet to strategize and plan "how to stop people of color from controlling their
o\wi destiny This group meets often and their agenda does not include Indians
or Blacks as major players in the political games of Robeson Counts. They
ssould hase us believe otherwise, but let's remember the last election. This
group targeted the Board of Education. I he daily 's racist (in our opinion) editor
gave them all the encouragement and free space to denigrate the Indians. Blacks
and w h ites w ho d id not support their agenda. Thes reasoned among themsels es
that in order to accomplish sshat ssas best for them, thes ssould have to include
a token Indian and Black, mas be tsso. if thes could fool them. Among those
in this group, of course, sscrc Terrs Smith. Millicent Seals. Stese Martin and
others ssho ssill remain nameless for the sake ofthisanalv sis. Thes determined
to change the complexion of the control on the Board of Education. Thes
regarded Abner Harrington, although sshitc. as a traitor because he ssould sole
on issues based on what he felt ssas right rather than upholding the superiority
of the sshite race. Well, thes replaced him svith Steve Martin svho obviously
promised to do ss hat svas in the best interest of reaching the goals of this klan
mentality group. So far. Martin has had nothing to say publicly about anything.
Well, any way. nothing of any significance. We svonder if he can even articulate
why he is on the board of education, other than to do the biding of Terry Smith
and vote like he is told to. Millicent Nealy replaced Beth Williamson. Both are
sshite. but again Williamson ssas outcast because she ssas "too closely tied" to
people of color. Nealy speaks publicly and she has all the right ssords to
camouflage her real purpose, keeping the superior ss hite race in control. Then
there is Brenda Fairies and James DcFreece. the tsso Blacks. Thes are good
followers and they ssill not be allowed to lead in this group. One of their
assigned duties in this group is to help destroy John Campbell, svhose has the
audacity to vote with Indians. Notice hoss this new age group with KKK
mentality -operates. They will not personally and publicly go after John
Campbell, a Black, but they w ill instigate and push DeFreece into it. Stop and
think. DeFreece and Fairies, hoss often do these folks from the nesv age KKK
visit you a?home J at church and at other social functions? There is the test of
whether you are friends or associates. We Indians have our osvn Judas on the
board of deduction too. The chairman. Patrick Bullard. He loses control and
bashes the other Indians on the board and refuses to admit when he is ssrong
about anything, j
Chairman Patrick Bullard, Out of His District
and Violating Board Policy
Most recently the chairman found out at a board meeting he didn't have the
authority to form committees. That authority rests svith the board. Nosv he gave
all kinds of reasons and blamed everyone else, but the facts are he violated
board policy . Nosv does the chairman think that there are big ssrongs and little
ones? John Campbell should never have obtained money for conferences and
then not attend them. Neither should Chairman Bullard violate board policy.
A violation is a violation. Or does the chairman believe in his arrogance that
he is above reproach0 Anyway he seems always to get upset with Mitchell
Locklear. Gloria Lowery. or John Campbell. Obviously, he cannot afford to
offend the three w hites on the board to whom he owes his allegiance. He boasts
of six votes, but we are conv inced he only has six votes when he is operating
under the direct supervision of those we believe to have klan-mentality, Terry
Smith. Millicent Nealy and Steve Martin with Smith, of course, being the
leader e wonder if these three will stand firmly behind Bullard when push
comes to shove and it is documented publicly that he resides outside the district
he was elected to represent? Our investigation has revealed that Bullard
maintains two separate residences. He spends one or two nights a week in his
legal residence on Garden Street, This would not bother us quite as much if
Bullard didn't profess to be dedicated to the church. But of course he has met
the prerequisite forbeing affiliated with the klan-mentality group. Ask Millicent
Nealy. We are sure she will tell you she is not a racist and she believes in one
race, the human race. Look up the law. Patrick, or ask an attorney. You must
r<^ide (not visit) in the district you were elected to represent. While some
plople might cover for y ou, others are quite willing to tell the truth about your
liv ing arrangements. Even Terry Smith, Millicent Nealy and Steve Martin will
vote to have you dismissed from the board for living outside the district when
the test comes. We remind you again, these people are not your friends. You
can not join their exclusive club because you fail the first criteria, you are not
WHITE! Wonder why the daily's editor is not treating you as he has John
Campbell for violation of policy and unethical behavior? Because ypu are
doing what he wants you to do, being a good scout and try ing to destroy your
own people! Now, if*you have "your" six votes to establish your committees,
be honest and bring yourself before the Ethics Committee for failure to reside
in the proper district and for violating board policy. We editorially call on you
to read the policy manual, since you are chairman, and abide by policy. How
can you honestly call someone else into question when you have no idea what
authority being chairman gives you. Read the policy manual. To continue to
operate in arrogance and assume you know it all, is to bring into play another
age old adage: "It is better to remain quiet and be thought a fool than to open
your mouth and remove all doubt." Too late, you have already removed all
doubt.
A petition has been prepared calling for Bullard to resign from the board
or move into his legal district. This is not surprising. You cannot build a strong
structure on a shaky foundation.
This is pari one of a two part series on race, subtleties and nuances In
Robeson by Connee Brayboy. The opinions expressed are those of the
author It is also the introduction to our response to Allison Redfearn and her
husband, Rob Redfearn. Next week we will respond directly to Dr. Redfearn's
letter.
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Five NC Turkey Cooking Contest Contestants Compete for Top Prize
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14, 2001. The pizzas will be enjoyed by hundreds of viewers on the
grounds of Hoke County Public Library on Main Street in Raeford, North
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The contest is being held in conjunction with the Seventeenth Annual NC
Turkey Festival, September 13-15. Commissioner Meg Scott Phippsand other
governmental officials will take pan in the opening ceremonies beginning at
10:00 a.m.
Around 50,000 North Carolinians are expected to flock to the small town to
help celebrate the accomplishments of the State's turkey industry? and enjoy
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Five contestants will be competing for $2,400 in prize money. The top awardwinning
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1 pound ground turkey, I teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
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Editorial And
Opinion Page
AS I SEE IT 1
Bruce Barton
Miss Margret" has died...
My daughter, Brandi Nakell Barton, opined that it might be
nice if "Miss Margret" could come home from the hospital to be
with us again and allow us to put on a big bash for her 88th birthday
in November, or even have her with us for another Christmas.
Deep Branch Sampsons love Christmas, you know.
We are kind of selfish about "Miss Margret" who is officially
Flora Margaret Oxendine Sampson, the mother and granddaughter
of my wife, Barbara, and daughters Brandi and Sissy (Teresa
Maria), and son, Pete (John Marvin Carter Jr.). I agreed with
Brandi, but the Lord had the final say in the matter ana He called
"Miss Margret" home Monday night (Sept. 10) about 11:09 p.m.
We (and other family members and friends) were all ringed around
her bed at Southeastern Regional Medical Center when, without
undue warning, there was a very slight and gentle heart flutter,
and she was no more. 1 had been watching her carotid artery on
the side of her neck as it pulsed irritably, before zeros overwhelmed
the machine attached to her frail body. Like a slight, imperceptible
breeze, she just blew a goodbye inhalation to us and she was
no more on this green planet. As 1 see it, she waited until we
were all ready for her to go before she went away to that beautiful
place beyond this earthly pale. She was so tired ...
As she went away, I thought to myself, "What a wonderful
way to die with a gentle breeze and flutter and then a short spiritual
journey to a place where Jesus is the doorkeeper. Oh, joy
unspeakable! And, after a useful life, to be surrounded by family
and friends, is the perfect setting for the ultimate going away party!
Amen!
"Miss Margret" taught school for 41 years, and then raised
the rest of us. We shall miss her forever.
Her daughters, Bonnie Gail Sampson-Scott and Barbara Ann
Sampson Barton, and their children and loved ones, mourn her
passing from this earthly plane to the spiritual one. Her church
family at Tabernacle Baptist Church also will sorely miss her.
Maybe I can say more later. I loved her dearly, and could
never tell a mother-in-law joke. She was just a beautiful lady and
was exceedingly kind to me. God bless all of you for your thoughtful
expressions of kindness and good will to her surviving loved ones.
"Setting up" is tonight at Locklear & Son Funeral Home in
Pembroke. The funeral will be Friday at 4 p.m. at Tabernacle
Baptist Church on Highway 711 between Pembroke and
Lumberton.
As "Miss Margret" was gently going into that good night,
terrorists were attacking America. What a contrast, and a
sad commentary on what we earthly ones are left to face.
"Miss Margret", in many ways, mostly spiritual, is the lucky
one. She will now be in the presence of Jesus eternally while
the rest of us are left to dodge mean words, deeds, bullets and
debris from crumbling buildings. How sad for those of us
who are left in this dreadful place called Earth!
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Connee Brayboy Editor