Melba Pattilo Beals: The Story Of The Little Rock Nine

The Little Rock Nine is a remarkable story of courage and more when nine black students in the 1960's defied white authority and became the first to racially integrate Little Rock Central High School. Here's the story of Melba Pattilo Beals, who now lives in the Bay Area. She spoke to KFBK's Sam Shane about her experience, what she makes of social movements for black Americans today and her next speaking engagement at a Davis High School. For details on that event, follow this link.


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