Though the colored man is no longer subject to barter and sale, he is surrounded by an adverse settlement which fetters all his movements.

In his downward course he meets with no resistance­, but his course upward is resented and resisted at every step of his progress.

If he comes in ignorance, rags and wretchedness­ he conforms to the popular belief of his character, and in that character he is welcome; but if he shall come as a gentleman, a scholar and a statesman, he is hailed as a contradict­ion to the national faith concerning his race, and his coming is resented as impudence.

In one case he may provoke contempt and derision, but in the other he is an affront to pride and provokes malice.

Frederick Douglass - September 25, 1883

ARHUR FELDER BROWN, III aka Smart Kidd October 21, 1958 - Born in York General Hospital, Rock Hill, S.C. First Child of Arthur Felder Brown. Jr. and Lela White Brown. Both parents at this time are Schoolteachers at George Fish High School in Fort Mill, S.C. Mrs. Brown is a a native of Fort Mill's Paradise Community, former Valedictorian of George Fish High School's Class of 1951, and a 1955 graduate of Morgan State College. Mr Brown is a native of Charleston, S.C., 1951 Graduate of South Carolina State College and a veteran of the US Air Force who was wounded in the Korean Conflict in 1953. Mrs. Brown teaches Math and Sciences, Mr. Brown teaches Music. December 11, 1960 - The Browns' second child, Vincent Henry Brown is born in York General Hospital. June, 1961 - Brown Family of Four moves to Laurens, S.C. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are assigned to teach at all-Black Sanders High School in Laurens. June 1962 - Browns move again, this time to New York, N.Y. Family setttles in Washington Heights community in Manhattan. September 1963 - June 1970: Arthur III is enrolled in Audubon Elementary School in Manhattan. September 1970-June 1972: Arthur III is enrolled at Inwood Junior High School in Manhattan, and also enrolled at the Curtain Call Conservatory to study Music, Drama, and Art. June 1972: Arthur III is accepted into the prestigous Bronx (NY) High School of Science. He enters the 10th Grade at age 13. August 1972: Mr. and Mrs. Brown end their marriage. Mrs. Brown, Arthur III and Vincent relocate to Fort Mill, S.C.

From the Djembe Drum of KATAKE ARTHUR BROWN Proud Native of Paradise, SC Fort Mill High School Class of 1975 Is it just me, or are these NBA Playoffs really the best I've seen in recent memory?...What does "Katake" mean?

From the Djembe Drum of ARTHUR FELDER BROWN, III Native of the Community of PARADISE, SOUTH CAROLINA Fort Mill High School Class of 1975 North Carolina State University Class of 1979 Gretings, Blessings, and Respect To All! Wow! Big ups to Ken Dixon for starting this project! I am currently residing in New York, N. Y. and working as a Professional Musician. I am a Vocalist and also a Percussionist. I turned 50 years old last October 21. Man, where did all that time go? So tell me where is everybody these days? Gotta go, but I'll be back soon! Yours Truly Paradise means HOME! Arthur Brown aka Qatake - The War And Peace Drummer

Ken -
I LOVE the Winter/Spring 2009 Web Magazine Cover!
You have outdone yourself this time! Excellent Job!

The article on Mr. Albert White was great.... I often wonder where and what our Community Leaders are doing, and to find that he is still recognized as a pioneer in the community was good news!

I am not certain if anyone recalls; but Mr. Albert, my father (Marcus Potts Sr.), James Willie Kirkpatrick, Willie (SANK) Culp and the late Charlie Kirkpatrick, Billy Davis, J.T. Miller, organized a Community Concerned Men's Club around the early 1970's (hope I did not leave anyone out, please correct if needed).

They wore "light green blazers" as their signature attire! Their mission was to address issues that pledged the Paradise and Pine Ridge Communities.

In addition, I believe the Men's Club spurred the inception of a Women's Community Group. Not certain of their details, however I am certain that my Aunt, Delores Potts and (possibly) her sister Gretchen McClenningham, were members and can share some information on the group.

This might make an interesting community story for a future ParadiseWeb Magazine edition!

Again, my highest regards to Mr. Albert White and to you Ken for another job well done!

Sovonne

Hello, This is ilawrence and my very first blog entry. I am just learning how to use the sight. I have read a lot of articles on the paradiseweb and they are very interesting. The article about the Declaration of Independence was very interesting. Thanks for inviting me to paradiseweb.