1957 Showdown
It took the protection of U.S. soldiers for nine black students to enter Little Rock Central High School and integrate its all-white classrooms. But, their challenges didn't end at the schoolhouse door. They had to endure continuing insults and threats from their classmates for the rest of their time in the school.
Discussion Points
- How serious were the threats the nine students confronted?
- Was it reasonable for them to fear for their lives? How has the struggle to integrate schools worked out?
- What are the lasting effects of integration? What inequalities do today's students confront? How would you deal with today's equal opportunity challenges?