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39992
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This was a transcript of an interview with Malinda Lowery, in which she discussed her book, The Lumbee Indians: An American Struggle. Her responses focused on Lumbee history lessons that can offer better solutions for particular social and environmental issues. George Lowry’s pursuit of recompense for his sons’ murders can inspire those experiencing racial injustice. A perspective stressing deeper kinship with the natural world can model effective ways to cope with natural disasters like hurricanes.
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26979
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Julian Pierce’s murder has intensified the fear, suspicion and confusion already reigning in a racially troubled Robeson County. Pierce wanted better representation for minorities, and was running strong to become the first Native American to sit on North Carolina’s Superior Court bench. Some believe Pierce’s murder was a political assassination, but law enforcement say he was killed by his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 7, Apr 7-20 1988, p8-12, il, por Periodical Website
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28865
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When viewing the art of Native Americans, it is important to consider what life experiences one has had. Craig Locklear and Loys Anne Locklear are notable artists from Robeson County and members of the same tribe. Their artwork reflects the historical past and survival of their nation.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 2 Issue 3, May 1986, p4-5, il, por
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13694
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Three races of Native Americans populate Robeson County; they are the Doegs, Melange, and Malungeons. The author suggests that this can be attributed to inter-racial procreation between Native Americans and the lost colonists from Roanoke.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 20 Issue 26, Nov 1952, p9-11, il
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14387
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The article looks at the difficulties of tracing Native Americans' lost heritage and gives their history from the 17th-century to 1949, while highlighting a large population of 20,000 in Robeson County. The contemporary relations between Native American groups and other ethnographic populations in the state are explored.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 47, Apr 1949, p3-4, 21, il
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