It had expected to arrive as the dominant force in the field.

Instead, hundreds of Lumbee people were already there.

The physical darkness simply made visible what had already happened politically.

The Klan no longer controlled the event.

Once the rally broke apart, every later image reinforced that fact.

Cars leaving.

Klansmen seeking protection.

Abandoned materials.

Lumbee men with the banner.

Photographers documenting celebration.