Little Rock Girl 1957: How a Photograph Changed the Fight for Integration

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The book recounts the courageous actions of nine African American students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957, amidst violent opposition. A pivotal moment captured in a photograph shows Elizabeth Eckford facing an angry mob while attempting to enter the school alone. Governor Orval Faubus's defiance of federal orders led to the National Guard's intervention, highlighting the intense racial tensions of the time. Years later, a powerful photo of the same girls reconciling symbolizes the journey toward understanding and healing.