"The Girl of Little Rock," published in 1957 by the author e. l. konigsburg, tells the story of a young girl named Sylvia who navigates the challenges of adolescence and societal expectations in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the turbulent period of school desegregation. The narrative explores themes of friendship, identity, and the impact of social changes on personal relationships. Through Sylvia's experiences, the book addresses issues of race, class, and the struggle for acceptance in a changing world.
Nine from Little Rock was created in 1964.
The "Little Rock Girl" refers to Elizabeth Eckford, one of the nine African American students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957. Elizabeth lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, during this historic event. The integration was a significant moment in the American Civil Rights Movement, showcasing the struggles faced by those fighting for desegregation.
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The Little Rock Nine were nine school students who were used to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957. There have been several books and movies about them and you can see the actual footage of them arriving on YouTube.
September of 1957, 3 years after the surpreme court outlawed school segregation in 1954
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Nine from Little Rock was created in 1964.
The "Little Rock Girl" refers to Elizabeth Eckford, one of the nine African American students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957. Elizabeth lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, during this historic event. The integration was a significant moment in the American Civil Rights Movement, showcasing the struggles faced by those fighting for desegregation.
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Elizabeth Eckford is one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
September 1957.
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