Join us for a lecture by Rev. Dale M. Swofford on his new book, Goin' South: In Search of Equality: a heart-rendering story of the lead-up to the anti-discrimination march of Dr. Martin Luther King and his followers, the confrontation with Bull Connor and his vicious minions, and the aftermath that generated King's famous I HAVE A DREAM speech. Rev. Dale Swofford will talk about his journey in writing and the history of the time. Refreshments will be provided.
Book Description: Discrimination did not die in Birmingham, Alabama Goin' South is a heart- rending story of the lead-up to the anti-discrimination march of Dr. Martin Luther King and his followers, the confrontation with Bull Connor and his vicious minions, and the aftermath that generated King's famous I HAVE A DREAM speech. Told through the eyes of a young black boy who had never witnessed discrimination, the story - while fiction based on historical fact - lays bare the viciousness of bigotry and the evil that man can do to man, while still holding hope that trust and belief in God may change the dark vitriol and fear that some hold in their heart against others of different color to peace and goodwill toward their fellow man without regard to the color of one's skin.
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is located at 100 East Mountain St., Kings Mountain, NC. For more information, please call (704) 739-1019 or email kmhmdirector@outlook.com.
Submitted by Sarah Lynch, Director & Curator