Little Rock, Arkansas, After 1959
Little Rock, Arkansas, residents discussed changes in the city after schools reopened in 1959. Speakers included two of the African American students known as the “Little Rock Nine.” In 1957…
603 viewsLittle Rock, Arkansas, residents discussed changes in the city after schools reopened in 1959. Speakers included two of the African American students known as the “Little Rock Nine.” In 1957…
603 viewsLittle Rock Central High School held a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the integration of the Arkansas school. Speakers included former President Bill Clinton, Governor Asa H…
1,895 viewsMelba Pattillo Beals discussed her book, Warriors Don’t Cry, which detailed her experiences as part of the first integrated class of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. The author …
13,834 viewsMelba Beals, among the first African-Americans to integrate Little Rock’s Central High School in 1957, shared her experiences during a program with students. She stated that hatred toward ot…
467 viewsPresident Clinton and members of Congress honored nine former Little Rock, Arkansas high school students with Congressional Gold Medals. Known as the "Little Rock Nine," they were the firs…
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