How Did Little Rock Nine Affect The Civil Rights Movement?
On September 4, 1957 nine students walked hand and hand through the riot around them. They ignored the threats around them as they made their way to, Little Rock Central High school. These kids were known as the, Little Rock Nine. From the fight through court to being pushed from the school gates and finally being able to attend the high school, these nine were in for a change of a life time. It all started in 1954 at the, “Brown v. Board of education “ruling. This was when the Supreme Court ruled segregated schools unconstitutional. The ruling changed the way of all schools which had segregated people from other ethnicities. A little while later states started to understand and follow the law. They started to realize they need to change
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People gathered all over to see the historic moment. This was a big step in the civil rights movement. Many chose to broadcast this for others to see. Those who were against this movement showed up to speak or show how they felt. They made it their mission to let the court know how they felt about the decision made by the board. During this time many violent riots took place due to the ruling. Elizabeth Eckford was the first one to make her way to the gates. She was stopped by guardsmen from going into the school and was forced to go back home. The governor Orval Fabus had ordered the solders to keep the nine out, because if not stopped, a huge fight would break out. Even if they were pushed out on their first day at Little Rock Central High School, hope a came as the Little Rock Nine were able to attend school after many tries. On September of 1957 the Little Rock Nine were finally able to attend school. However the suffering didn’t end there. They received threats abuse and humiliation all throughout the school year. Nevertheless they put all their efforts in and in the spring of 1958 the Little Rock Nine finished the school year. All their efforts and bravery payed off as they showed those who looked down on them that they have succeeded. The Little Rock Nine inspired many activists at that time. The nine students were able to attend school and with all they had they finished the school year with a
People gathered all over to see the historic moment. This was a big step in the civil rights movement. Many chose to broadcast this for others to see. Those who were against this movement showed up to speak or show how they felt. They made it their mission to let the court know how they felt about the decision made by the board. During this time many violent riots took place due to the ruling. Elizabeth Eckford was the first one to make her way to the gates. She was stopped by guardsmen from going into the school and was forced to go back home. The governor Orval Fabus had ordered the solders to keep the nine out, because if not stopped, a huge fight would break out. Even if they were pushed out on their first day at Little Rock Central High School, hope a came as the Little Rock Nine were able to attend school after many tries. On September of 1957 the Little Rock Nine were finally able to attend school. However the suffering didn’t end there. They received threats abuse and humiliation all throughout the school year. Nevertheless they put all their efforts in and in the spring of 1958 the Little Rock Nine finished the school year. All their efforts and bravery payed off as they showed those who looked down on them that they have succeeded. The Little Rock Nine inspired many activists at that time. The nine students were able to attend school and with all they had they finished the school year with a