The Little Rock Nine were a group of nine African American students who were enrolled in Little Rock Central High School in 1957. This event marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement in the United States.

When the Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, the Little Rock School Board agreed to comply with the ruling and allow African American students to attend previously all-white schools. However, when the Little Rock Nine attempted to enter the school in 1957, they were met with violent opposition from white protesters and the Arkansas National Guard was even called in to prevent their entry.

Despite facing intense hostility, threats, and violence, the Little Rock Nine persevered and eventually entered the school with the help of federal troops sent by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Their courageous actions and the Federal intervention highlighted the ongoing struggle for civil rights and desegregation in the United States. The Little Rock Nine's bravery and resilience paved the way for further advancements in the civil rights movement and the eventual end of segregation in schools.