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In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton 12 themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. Jo Ann found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group. But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history.

Combines eye witness accounts with archival photographs to document the events surrounding the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

In 'I Will Not Fear,' Beals takes you on an unforgettable journey through terror, oppression, and persecution, highlighting the kind of faith we all need to survive in a world full of hearbreak and anger. She shows how the deep faith we develop during our most difficult moments is the kind of faith that can change our famiilies, our communitites, and even the world.

"This book reviews the factors that facilitate access and success of Black students in STEM majors in higher education, and it shares testimonies from Black STEM professionals that will help inspire the next generation of Black scientists and Engineers--OCLC.

Nine high school students in Little Rock, Arkansas were at the heart of the battle to integrate schools in the late 1950s.

Chronicles the harrowing junior year at Central High of Melba Pattillo Beals, during which she underwent the segregationists' brutal organized campaign of terrorism, which included telephone threats, vigilante stalkers, economic blackmailers, rogue police, and much more.

Traces the efforts of the "Little Rock Nine" to attend a formerly all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas, in September of 1957. Outlines the views and motivations of everyone involved in the desegregation of Central High School and discusses how it became a pivotal event in the progression of the Civil Rights Movement. Includes black-and-white photographs.

Beals chronicles her harrowing junior year at Central High where she underwent the segregationists' brutal organized campaign of terrorism which included telephone threats, vigilante stalkers, economic blackmailers, rogue police, and much more.

Gavin Cole is a black, inner-city kid being bused to a new middle school in the suburbs and he feels very out of place--but his skill at skateboarding helps him to make a connection to a group of other enthusiasts.

Discusses the 1963 Birmingham Children's March in Birmingham, Alabama.