For more than 100 years, the black educational institutions in Lumberton, NC help lay the foundation, rich in tradition, for the students in our community. The alumni, students, faculty and staff played a significant role in defining, shaping and maximizing opportunities for their alumni and community as whole. Therefore, it is our desire to provide a more focused and coordinated approach to fostering lasting relationships among former students who attended these black institutions. We believe that our PRIDE embraces the depth of our rich history, the significance of our enduring tradition and the success of our achievements