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Little Rock Nine Anniversary
September 25, 2025
Over 60 years ago the Little Rock Nine made history when they entered Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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October 21, 2024
Thelma Mothershed Wair was one of nine Black students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957.
August 17, 2023
“There will be lawsuits,” said Chris Jones, who ran against Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, about the state's decision.
January 4, 2023
Bates, Arkansas State Press co-founder, was a mentor to the students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957.
Little Rock Nine Anniversary
July 21, 2022
The Little Rock Board of Directors has voted to temporarily halt the granting of permits for the area made famous…
Ruby Bridges
February 2, 2022
From fighting for racial justice to conquering the business world, these young Black trailblazers all broke barriers before turning 20.
Chadwick Boseman Eisa Davis Little Rock Nine Carlotta Walls LaNier thegrio.com
August 18, 2020
Chadwick Boseman and Eisa Davis will co-produce a new limited scripted series based on Little Rock Nine student Carlotta Walls'…
Basis Phoenix Central School thegrio.com
April 17, 2019
A history lesson about the Little Rock Nine took a left turn at Basis Phoenix Central School left a child…
November 22, 2013
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge gave preliminary approval Friday to a proposed settlement that would bring an…
May 29, 2012
theGRIO Q&A - Journalist and filmmaker Sharon La Cruise has taken a seven-year journey to tell the story of Daisy…
September 20, 2011
OPINION - In recent years, a number of federal courts have ruled school districts officially 'desegregated' thereby cutting off funding...
September 19, 2011
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - More than a half-century after federal troops escorted nine black students into an all-white school,…
May 17, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - "We're just a quarter of the way through," Obama said, sounding almost as if he was assured…
February 8, 2011
SLIDESHOW - Instead of thinking of these inspirational people, visit their homes or go to a museum that features in-depth…
September 6, 2010
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Jefferson Thomas, one of the first nine black students to enroll in desegregated Arkansas' schools,…
February 26, 2010
Although her name is not widely recognized, this pioneer played in important role in one of the most important events…
February 8, 2010
Minnijean Brown Trickey has led a life of activism in the areas of civil rights and human rights. Her daughter,…