The authors integrated a Little Rock high school in 1957 in what became an iconic part of the civil rights movement.
Five of us were among the nine brave students who faced violence, hatred and intimidation to integrate Central High School in 1957. We endured unimaginable hardships and sacrifices to fight for our right to quality education and equal opportunity. We are proud of our contribution to the civil rights movement and the advancement of democracy in this country.
Arkansas’ actions represent larger statewide and nationwide attempts to whitewash history and deny the realities of systemic racism and oppression. The state legislature has passed legislation that prohibits teachers from addressing topics such as slavery, segregation, discrimination, and social justice in their classrooms. These laws are designed to silence critical inquiry and stifle academic freedom.
Arkansas is but one of many states vigorously attempting to erase the only history that has the potential to right the wrongs of America’s past. Efforts such as Arkansas’
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