The SCOOP: An excerpt reveals the one true thing NC’s Tuscaroras and 9/11’s heroes have in common
There is an underground movement in Robeson County, North
Carolina for the indigenous Tuscarora who enrolled into the Lumbee Tribe to
disenroll.
The Tuscaroras enrolled for several reasons, from needing an
identification card to be hired in a Lumbee dominant culture, to being accepted
by the dominant culture, to needing and hoping for HUD assistance, and
educational funding and other things the Lumbee Tribe offers in a socio-economically
distressed county.
The adage, when you know better, do better is heeded during
this disenrollment movement. Many Tuscaroras have learned to be independent and
are thriving. They are a shining light of inspiration.
The one true thing that North Carolina’s Tuscaroras need to be true to their heritage is bravery – like the kind our firefighters, police and other service persons relied on when saving and attempting to save the victims of Sept. 11, 2001. Bravery is mentioned in the Bible 365 times.
From The Exsanguination of the Second Society: Scholarly
Historical Fiction Relating to Robeson County, North Carolina’s Tuscaroras:
"The ancient Church of Egypt, one of the Oldest in Christianity, St Bartholomew’s martyrdom, bloody as it is, is commemorated on the 1st day of the Coptic Calendar, which currently falls on September 11.” Jake’s rigid finger pointed at the screen as it clicked to a daunting image of The Twin Towers as the second plane strikes, fires erupt and the structure collapsed. “Let me tell you something. The Knights Templar have always been crusaders against Islam. That’s why they were organized in the first place. In America, September 11, 2001, will live on in epiphany.” His zealous passion spread across the room like seeds in a wind gust. “Christians must bring the truth out into the light. Stop being the meek politically correct puppets our liberal media conditions people to be and help end this Holy War. Let it begin by claiming your rightful heritage and remove your English name from the Lumbee roll!”
When the members hastened against the chairs
their intentions took flight, and Jake somberly added, “How many times does the
Bible mention bravery?”
“A lot. It’s a shame that in the land of the
free and the brave so many have become afraid to speak up. I understand it though.
So, if any of you have something, they want to share, any little thing, your
daddy’s daddy told a story about a group of leaders who had a secret meeting,
or your aunt told your momma about a heirloom that was handed down through the
generations, something that proved they met up with the Iroquoians or better yet,
the Lost Colony, their journey to the swamp, anything,” Jake aimed behind him
toward the desk, “take one of my cards and call me.” The genealogical society’s
president sitting as his desk offered up a card.
“Make the call, a heroic act of valor. You could
be the one to save our Tuscaroras from exsanguination.”
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