Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1957-08-02

That the pen is mightier than the eec-
lively evidenced last Friday mite when one Nation Indivisble
pageant was presented Dunbar Community by
members Emmanuel Baptist church. The was
suored directed by Harriet Taylor Dyer In present.
ING interesting DRAMA Mrs Dyer supported BY cast
Of eloquent narrators accomplished musicians choral
groups which represented several churches of the city,
We pause here to pay tribute to the author Of this d
spirann touching production could have other
basis than that which diviney inspired May her pen Like
the pens Of Harriet Beeher Stowe Henry Ward Beeher y
lis Wheatey. soiouner Truth. Abraham Lincoln. Booker
Washington many Others lift her people out Of the
wilderness Of tradition that stepped malice hatred
fear prejudice realization Of rshy claiming the -Four
Freedoms Freedom Of Speech. Religion. Want and FREE
DOM FROM FEAR. which was wildly described and drama
one Nation Indvsible" Indignation Story based
the pledge of allegiance to the flag Is account Of the
who denied the right of Life. Liberty and the Pursuit of
Happiness because of the color of his skin The opening scene
the university campus of ANYTowN. u. s. A. show.
ing the dean of the university eongratatng honor pupil
upon completion his work The Pupil had splendid record
In the field of civil engineering his major but with Hope
and Faith along with viii succeed in his A.
the Land of Opportunity he meets with dis
eouragement rebuffs reusas and In securing the
position for which he had carefully and patiently prepar-
fathers. ~
In the second scene. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwill denied
accommodations decent hotel because they also Ne
eroes They interviewed and advised by reporter
and photographer that they win have to accept undesirable
lodgings In segregated area Kelly Miers The Prayer oil
Emancipation Heart beautifully and skifuy
followed BY musical dramatzation of the same prayer
As the story continued unfold brought home
everyday experiences In the of the Hall OF JUS
tce where called make reports
migration by Justice who ruled the assembly Die
hard senator's who have used the art Of buer amendment
many other bypass defeat the Civil Rights
quzed their progress Indignation In the
school, housing and human relations Representatives from
deep SOUTH namely Alabama, Georgia. and Mississippi
could Justice knowing that their reports would not
the approval of Justice They simply reported Il JUST
CANT DO TT" WHAT SHALL Dor" Peace, Hope,
Love and the Spirit Of Freedom to their rescue with
their messages Of good will and peace while Justice admonh-
Cd them return to their home state and try again. Repre-
sentaves from other countries expressed their feelings of IN
security Justice and the assembly after seeing how Amer
the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave treat
counymen who have helped to build this great
Metropolis with labor. blood. culture and prayers.
The Grand finale had the for "one Nation Indi
visible forth In Romans 1874. TO- so being many
body In Christ and members Of another
Be kindly afectioned another with brohery love In
honor peferrng another Icon Of the Saviour the
DeIveer the closing reminded the audience that
"None deliver us" which augmented by the
choirs along with His Of Love Peace Hope Faith
the Spirit Of Freedom and the U. s. Flag formed a
befng and appreciave background for lasting impress
sion the captivaed audience.