Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas holds significant importance in Black history due to the events surrounding the desegregation of the school in 1957. The Governor of Arkansas at the time, Orval Faubus, defied the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, which called for the desegregation of public schools. Faubus ordered the Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine Black students, known as the "Little Rock Nine," from entering Central High School.

This event drew national attention and eventually led to President Dwight D. Eisenhower intervening and sending federal troops to escort the Black students into the school. The Little Rock Nine faced intense racism and hostility from white students and community members, but their bravery and resilience helped pave the way for the desegregation of schools across the country.

Central High School is now a National Historic Site and serves as a symbol of the struggle for civil rights in America. The Little Rock Nine and their courageous actions are remembered and honored as a pivotal moment in the fight against segregation and discrimination in education.