Just three years before the start of the crisis, #SCOTUS ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional in the landmark decision of #BrownvBoard.pic.twitter.com/6ivl5ycq6Z
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#OTD in 1957 the Little Rock Nine Crisis began as nine Black students tried to attend their first day of class at Central High School, but the Arkansas National Guard blocked their entry and they were met with a mob of angry and violent protesters.pic.twitter.com/UYF7x47wCx
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One of the most famous photos from the crisis is of Elizabeth Eckford. Because of a miscommunication, she was separated from the rest of the group and braved the vitriolic hate alone. In May,
@NAACP_LDF had the opportunity to sit down with her and hear her reflect on the time.pic.twitter.com/Q92Ya1HLXu
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"I was only scalded in the showers four times, we were body-slammed into the lockers every day..." Elizabeth Eckford joined
@NAACP_LDF's panel to commemorate 65 years of#BrownvBoard. Watch the panel to hear more of her story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-wjwW6pZMc&t=5351s …Deze collectie tonen
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And yet, we are still fighting! Unbelievable!
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