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Surviving members of the Little Rock Nine, who integrated an all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., 60 years ago, reflect on their courageous act at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Sept. 26. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Posted inBlack History

The Little Rock Nine Remembers

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer September 27, 2017October 31, 2020

The National Museum of African American History and Culture closed out the celebration of its one-year anniversary with surviving members of the Little Rock Nine who courageously integrated a high school 60 years ago despite harassment and threats of violence.

The resegregation of America's schools has been occurring for some time even as the anniversary of the Little Rock Nine approaches. (Courtesy of Atlanta Black Star)
Posted inEducation

Resegregation of U.S. Schools a Growing Reality

by Stacy M. Brown September 20, 2017October 31, 2020
Posted inEditorial

EDITORIAL: 50 Years Since the Little Rock Nine

by WI Guest Author September 6, 2017October 31, 2020
Machelle Williams, VWGoA senior director of diversity and CSR, welcomes the Black American Racers special guests to Herndon Headquarters for the Lunch & Learn event.
Posted inBlack History

Volkswagen Welcomes Black American Racers to Herndon Headquarters for Black History Month

by WI Guest Author March 8, 2017October 30, 2020
Posted inPolitics

Are Little Rock Schools Finally Desegregated?

by Washington Informer January 15, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inNational

Judge OKs Pact Ending Ark. Desegregation Payments

by Washington Informer January 13, 2014October 30, 2020

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