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'Little Rock Nine'

Central High plaintiffs sue Sanders, Oliva over targeting of AP African American Studies

“The LEARNS Act’s Section 16 is nothing more than a brazen, political attempt to silence speech and expression with which Gov. Sanders and Secretary Oliva simply disagree,” attorney Mike Laux said.
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‘Bring it.’ Members of the Little Rock Nine are not shaken by state attempts to hide their history

Members of the Little Rock Nine met with high school seniors from across the city Monday to answer students' questions about public education, integration and real history. The Nine did not hold back.
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Little Rock Nine member celebrates a new scholarship for AP African American Studies students

Elizabeth Eckford showed up to thank Central High teacher Ruthie Walls and other educators working to keep an embattled African American history class rolling amid the conservative onslaught.

Former judge Wiley Branton, known for his work in juvenile court, dies at 72

Retired judge Wiley Branton Jr. was best known for his work on juvenile court cases.
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Arkansas's most prolific murderer and other popular 2022 searches at the Encyclopedia of Arkansas

A loyal murderess, a wayward missile and homegrown rock 'n' roll make the list of topics that earned the most clicks from Arkansas history buffs last year.
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‘The whole world was counting on us’: The Little Rock Nine recall Central High desegregation

Former President Bill Clinton and others honored the members of the Little Rock Nine for their historic desegregation of Central High School in 1957. Seven members shared remarks that included notes of progress, the need for more and remembering the events of 65 years ago.
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65 years ago today history was made, but the work isn’t over

An anniversary is a reminder that the work isn't over.

Little Rock Nine commemorated with street renaming, ceremony and public events this weekend

The historic desegregation of Central High will be commemorated with a street naming ceremony and four days of events in Little Rock starting Thursday, Sept. 22.
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Good Morning America surprises civil rights icon Annie Abrams at her doorstep

Kicking off Black History Month right with a beloved Little Rock leader.

Another open letter to Sarah, from Gwen

Confusion over mixed messages, and an invitation that still stands.
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Little Rock Nine member Terrence Roberts to speak Saturday

Author, educator and civil rights vanguard Terrence Roberts will give a virtual address at 4:30 p.m. Saturday to celebrate 18 new graduates of the Arkansas chapter of the New Leaders Council.

Profile in courage: Minnijean Brown-Trickey

An engaging profile of Minnijean Brown-Trickey of the Little Rock Nine, still outspoken at 79.
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