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f? m g.cs ? g f Established January 18. 1973, Published Each Thursday 5" * ? * z | (S&G^OGQa QDOllfeDQ 1! Pembroke, N.C. "Building Communicative Bridges In A Tri-Racial Setting" Robeson Cc : VOLUME 17 NUMBER 25 THURSDAY. JUNE 22. 1989 254 PER COPY LUMBEE HOMECOMING June 25 thru July 1, 1989 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JVNt 21 Mlsa Lwwb<i / Utile Mtea Lumbee Shell ? Seafood 4DO p.m. OmM Stnf Oak Grow HoNrmi Church 7 90pm TUCSOAV, JUNK tt "Strike At TAP Wind" Art Wnw I Fundrdw Ptoacraat Country Dub $29.00 por par ton Recaption for Ouaat Artlet Koran Coronodo ?DO 7DO p.m. Otnnar 7DO p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE Jt Utile Mill lembee PiffMH P3U Givene' Performing Art* Center 15.00 per person 7:30 p.m. TMUBSOAV. JUNE M Awards Banquet Pembroke Junior High School $0.50 per person (lull meal) 7:30 p.m. FfttOAY, JUNE M p5?0(U<Ir Atta Csnlsf Mtps $7.00 per person Mtee Lembee Cor one lion Ball flu,,!,. ,,fc - ? B. H M . rWlWDW slyvVV OinnnnJ MOO p.m. $10.00 per person Ae*?MM In ft* ftnrk 7:00 vnM MO p.m. ft Mil* Fan Ran ft Mftn Fan Man 7:00 am ftnnfiam Parata WOO a m Cwwtom end Aaft^ae Car Shew Parking Lot In Irani o4 Hardaa a MMSam SATURDAY, JULY I on st OX Win For Or. JoHph OiihiAh / INtt# Mitt I Mitt LttifcM 11*0 s.m Youlh Contort tnd Fun Ooy r ? * . i a ,i m ? | - r WWinfl rVRnf LOWtfy N.C. twdlow GuMurol Csnttr 8110 IMO p.m. J^rdiscy 12*0 p.m. Sponsor Espls Wilii>?s Cswipsii| WtMtWWwf CemptWIow 1M0 p.m. ^ ^ ^ H.nm MifoW C?Mm "Striks At Tha Wind*' Ado'ph L Dial Amphlthsatar ? 30 p.m. Admission: Adufts ?.? CMtdmn undor 12 ? $4 90 8#nloc Ctttzana *3 00 fOsM?a? j LITTLE MISS LUMBEE PAGEANT . - I I WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 ITerica Brooke Lowry Tabetha Chandrell Revels Mr. & Mrs. Juddie A. Revels III I Phyllisi* Danielle Locklear Mr. & Mrs. Lannie D. Locklear Little Milt Lumbee Morgan Brittany Hunt mill relinquish her crown on Wednetday night, June 38 at 1:30 p.m. at the PSU Performing Art* Center. Admit lion it S5 .00 per perton. Morgan hat had a very active year at Little Mitt lumhee. She it the daughter of Mr. and Mn. Johnny Hunt and it enjoying part of her tummer vacation at Locklear't Pre-School Day Care Center, opera ted by Mrt. Verdia Locldear. i\euy i\.ye unavis Ms. Paula Harris r * Tashina Dawn Harris Mr. A Mrs. Henry Harris 7:30 p.m. Indee Denene Smith Mr. & Mrs. Webster Smith Nicole Danielle Oxendine Mr. & Mrs. Garry P. Oxendine ?P Camera Lashell Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Brewer $5.00 per person | t 4 Historical Klan Rally Relived in PSU Exhibit by Barbara Braveboy-bocklear Special to The Carolina Indian Voice A Robeson County historical event which took place more than 31 years ago is now being relived in an exhibit at the Native American Resource Center at Pembroke State University: On January 18, 1958, members of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan were all set to hold a rally in a field near Maxlon. The rally had been announced weeks in advance and everybody in Robeson County knew about it. Maxton Mayor Bob Fisher, who was at the time Chief of Police, sent several letters to law enforcement agencies including the state police and Federal Bureau of Investigation, asking help in preventing what he saw as an inevitable violence. Fisher clearly announced in his letters that he opposed the KKK. Both the Indian and black communities were full of excitement Many women pleaded with husbands, brothers and fathers to stay at home and out of harm's way. Recent cross-buntings in St. Pauls and other nearby communities had made it clear that the Klan meant business^ -? Reportedly several hundred Indian men, (by some accounts, 1000 men) some armed, decided to put a stop to klan activities in the Robeson County area. Some of the Indian men confronted the Klan and after heated words were exchanged, shots weir fired, and the only light bulb illuminating the dark field was knocked out. lite Klansmen dis appeared quickly into the nighl. abandoning their fallen flag, un burned cross and other items for the safety of the woods. The Indian community celebrated. The event quickly made national headlines and LIFE magazine carried two separate articles on the subject. Letters poured into the area from all over the country- most of them in support of the Indians. "The Klan didn't really die that night, but did apparently learn to stay out of Indian country," says Dr. Stanley Knick, director and curator of the resource center. Momorabilia from the event make up the'' Klan"' exhibit which went on display last month. Knick says plans began two years ago to create the exhibit by 1988, but it became impossible to meet when he was unable to secure enough materials for a proper display. Finally Bob Fisher, Maxton Mayor came forth with enough material to develop the exhibit. "Then when I saw what he had, I thought of commissioning a local artist to do a painting that would sort of capture the event," Knick comments. The result is a three-by-four foot oil painting entitled "The Night the Klan Died in North Carolina." Lumbee artist Tara Lowery worked for three months from an original photograph taken during the event create the work which serves as the centerpiece for the exhibit housed in two separate showcases. "The whole idea is that this is at educational, historical exhibit whic> serves to educate everyone, parlicu larly the young people that this even really happened...It got national attention," says Knick. He says the purpose of the exhibit is two-fold. "Children need to see this exhibit in order to understand that people must sometimes do things they don't want to do. "The other thing is in the miraeh thai nobody was badly injured. Thro you had hundreds of armed Indiai and armed Klansnien out in ll middle of nowhere in the nigh; Hundreds of people could have bee killed. The miracle is that nobody go killed." Knick adds. The Klan exhibit will be on display through this summer. The resource center is open Monday Friday fnue s a.m. until .1 p.m. hoick il .e the Center will offer extended hours during Iaimbee Homecoming to allow hundreds of visitors to view the display along with other art by Native Americans during the July 41h weekend activities. This oH futnfett artitf Tara Lowery is part of the KJan exhibit at the PSU Native American Center. It i* entitled '' The Night the Klan Died in North Carolina." Fourth Annual SATW Art Dinner and Auction planned Tuesday Hie fourth annual Strike at the Wind Art Dinner and Auction will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 1989 at Pine Crest Country Club in Lumber-ton. This year's guest artist is Ms. Karen Coronado, and her original oil painting, "The Warmth of Unity" will be auctioned for the benefit of Robeson Historical Drama which produces Strike at the Wind. One hundred limited edition prints of the painting will also be available on the night of the auction. It is expected that all one hundred prints will be sold that night. The theme for this year's event is Unity. For the past three years, the Art Dinner and Auction has been held at the Ramada Inn in Lumberton, but attendance at the event has grown so much that it was necessary to find larger facilities and thus this year's event will be held at Pine Crest Country Club. In previous years, the art works auctioned at the dinner have formed a principal source of funds for the outdoor drama. In 1986 the guest artist was Gene Locklear and his work was sold to Mr. Eugene Locklear for $1200. In 1987 the guest artist was Ellis Sampson, and his work was auctioned to Dr. Adolph Dial for $9000. In 1988 the guest artist was Gloria Tara Lowry and her work was auctioned to Mr. Riley Oxendine for $10,100. All money collected goes directly into produc tion of Strike at the Wind. With this kind of community support, Robeson Historical Drama has been able to overcome a large financial deficit and has also improved the quality of the performance. IN this way. Strike at the Wind has, in its own manner, promoted Robeson County in its efforts to develop economically as well as in terms of cultural enrich ment. In the past year Strike at the Wind has greatly increased its state wide acceptance, and has presented parade floats in the Governor's Inaugural Parade and in the Azalea Festival Parade, bringing positive recognition to Robeson County. The tri racial board of directors, cast and crew of Robeson Historical Drama are dedicated to unity among all the members of the Robeson County family, as is reflected in this year's theme of unity. Strike at the Wind is truly "Robeson County's outdoor drama. " Robeson Historical Drama, Inc. has developed a strong relationship with many area busi nesses, as well as wi'th the lumber ton Area Visitors Bureau. In recogni tion of these efforts, Robeson Historical Drama was recently awar ded the prestigious Governor's Busi ness Award for the Arts and Humanities. It was one of only two from among over 1,000 arts organizations in the state to receive this award. This year's guest speaker at the dinner and auction will be Mr. Mark Sumner who is the Director of the Institute of Outdoor Drama. Mr. Sumner's organization includes all sixty-six outdoor dramas in the United States, and it is a special treat to have him visit Robeson County. Guest speakers in the past have been Hector McLean, Senator Tony Rand and Congressman Charlie Rose. Special musical guest will be Mr. Robert Bryant who is widely known for his superb portrayal of Shoe maker John. Mr. Bryant has been in Strike at the Wind in every one of its thirteen past seasons and will be playing Shoemaker again this season. Master of ceremonies for this year's even will be Mr. Harvey Godwin. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Robeson Historical Drama, Inc. and who will be portraying Henry Berry Lowrie again this season. Auctioneer this year will again be North Carolina Repre sentative Dan DeVane who has done an excellent job as auctioneer for the past two years. Also at this year's art dinner and auction there will be another surprise. The first annual Robeson Historical Drama's Distinguished Service Award will be presented. This award is being developed to give recognition to persons who contribute greatly of themselves to the cause of Strike at the Wind. The Distinguished Service Award will become a regular part of this annual event. A reception for guest artist Karen Coronado will be held from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. and prime rib and champagne dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and are available from members of the Robeson Historical Drama Board of Directors, or by calling the Strike at the Wind office at 521 3U2.
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