Orangeburg Massacre

February 8th, 2022 marks the 54th anniversary of the Orangeburg massacre. 

A protest at South Carolina State University turned deadly. Highway patrolmen began to use open fire on more than 150 UNARMED black men. There were a total of 3 young men that were shot and killed (Samuel Hammond, Henry Smith, and Delano Middleton) leaving 28 people with wounds. 

On this day we interviewed Sandra Paul Miller.  who was a student 

 at Wilkerson High School at the time also a member at Trinity United Methodist Church  

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One day, Miller and others decided to march down Russell Street after church, and sometimes they would march down Amelia St. As Miller and others march through Amelia St, a fire truck spraying and aiming water at them. Miller says she was thankful it was a Hot day out. 

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Miller then continues to tell us more about her marching experience

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Another occasion that Miller remembers is spending the night in jail which was fearful but at the time she thought it was enjoyable trying to get integration for her community. the next morning Miller remembers having a good meal while in jail

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Miller then tells us her mother did not allow her out at night which made her miss the shooting that occurred on the campus of South Carolina State University.  

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During this time Miller was 17 years old. Miller then continues on to the death of Middleton. Miller says that he was an outstanding basketball player as well as a good person.

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We then ask Miller, what was her reaction hearing that All-star Bowling lanes were reopening.

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Sandra Miller encourages people to come out and enjoy bowling at All-star Bowling alley which will soon be opening to the public

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Miller soon will write an article more. about her experience.

Reporting- Amauri Allen