Topic: Central High School
Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas holds significant importance in Black history due to the Little Rock Nine. In 1957, when the Supreme Court ruled in the Brown v. Board of Education case that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, nine African American students attempted to integrate Central High School. They faced intense opposition and violence from white mobs and had to be escorted by federal troops to attend classes. The Little Rock Nine and their courage in the face of such adversity became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, marking a significant step towards desegregation in the United States. The bravery of these students and the support they received from the federal government highlighted the ongoing struggle for racial equality in America.