The Little Rock Nine: School Integration Heroes

The Little Rock Nine: School Integration Heroes

Author: King Kurus, Griot of Black & African History April 8, 2020 Duration: 26:01
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During the summer of 1957 nine students enrolled at Little Rock high central high, which up until then had been an all-white school. In this episode, we go back and take a look at what those brave students went through and why. 

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