Little Rock Nine

Terrence Roberts, one of the original nine African-American students who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, looks back on the lessons learned about race and education in the last 50 years. Series: "Reconsidering Little Rock: 50 Years After the Start of School Integration " [12/2007] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 13430]

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Education

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• Desegregation
• Terrence
• Roberts
• Little
• Rock
• Nine

[unityfirst2009]

There's no need to curse out the ignorant and the knowing but we have to lead by example to show what love is really about and the benefits of it. I love everyone and am not intimidated by segregationist insecurities and fright to be left behind if other cultures rise up. WE ARE HERE TO STAY AND WOULD LOVE THE RESPECT AND KINDNESS THAT WE DESERVE. To all the Little Rock nine and their families I appreciate it all. Stand up for what is right. In 2009!!! Peace and Love

[2eelShmeal]

It's a shame that the tribulations and sacrifices of people like this gentleman are largely unappreciated by today's recipients of those very sacrifices.

[2011rhythmdivine]

This serves as a recap of what happened in the past. Nice to note! There is no present and future without consideration of the past. Nice job!

[wize1]

36:00, you do what you have to do, you do what you need to do" very brave, noble young children just trying to live and have their rights. horrible history of america and still the present with its systematic and institutional racism.

[TheAliya09]

@DanTheMan9867 do you really feel this way about African Americans. You know this country wouldn't be as great as it is without the work black people were forced to do hundreds and years ago..

[tommyrock69]

But, it is fewer people who hold such prejudices because of these brave people. There were originally about 150 African-American students who wanted to attend Central. Their numbers were whittled down to nine after limitations and dangers were explained to them. These nine should never be forgotten. Ever.

As a teacher, I do my part to not look at the victims of such prejudice, but rather empower students to identify injustice and resist.

[unityfirst2009]

Brown V. the board of education was a bookmark in History for African Americans.For anyone reading this stand up and live out all the dreams and aspirations of our ancestors. We are the future and deserve a better life. I'm only 25 y.o if I can figure this out than you can too. Unity and the transferring of information is the only way to make the economy grow. Not hate and putting someone else down due to their differences.

[unityfirst2009]

What have you done for this country to make it better. Half of the things we have today wouldn't be here if it wasn't for pioneers like Mr. Roberts. I give you nothing but respect and love for paving the way for young people like myself. Words can't explain how appreciative I am of what you've went through every day. Being stripped of your childhood and happiness to receive a higher education.

[unityfirst2009]

Looking at the hurtful comments makes me sick to my stomach. We are all human beings with different struggles and feelings. For you to knock this man down for being Black or speaking too long at a conference at your school is ridiculous. I don't care if the person is white,black, brown or purple if they have contributed something by stepping out of the box to make this country what it is today we must learn to respect and appreciate all that has been sacrificed.