Beneath the Swamp's Shadow
(By Kelvin Ray Oxendine)
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Set in 1958 Robeson County, North Carolina, "Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow" follows twenty-two-year-old Cecil Lowery, a direct descendant of the renowned Lumbee hero Henry Berry Lowrie. Drawing strength from the fiery legacy of resistance passed down through generations, Cecil faces a new threat when the Ku Klux Klan invades Indigenous territory, wielding cross burnings, intimidation, and terror. But the Klansmen, concealed by white hoods and blinded by hatred, severely underestimate what awaits them—a fiercely united community, armed not only with weapons but with a deep, unyielding pride shaped by centuries of struggle and solidarity.
In vivid, authentic detail, this story captures the tension-filled moments leading up to the historic confrontation at Hayes Pond, a pivotal night that would reverberate through the Civil Rights era. Intertwining ancestral tales with the intimate, everyday battles faced by Lumbee families, "Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow" stands as a testament to resilience, cultural pride, and the unwavering promise that a community rooted firmly in their heritage will never yield. This powerful narrative brings history vividly to life, honoring the unbreakable spirit of a people determined never to bow.”
