1971
1975
In 1975 Pleasant Plains Community Center was home to the Pleasant Plains Senior Citizens Center with 31 Elders as members.
1975
In 1975, Meherrin descendants reorganized the tribe and reclaimed its identity under Chief Wayne Mackanear Brown. The People had continually maintained a degree of self-governance through Indian churches, schools, etc, but this was evidence that the harsh racial climate of the area had cooled for Meherrin people. Soon the Meherrins turned their energy toward electing tribal officials and planning for the future.
1977
The Meherrin Indian Tribe became chartered in 1977 after increasing activism by members.