Did you know that not too long ago Black and white students couldn’t attend the same school? Even after the laws changed, many schools still wouldn’t let Black students in. In 1954, a six-year-old girl became the first and only Black student to attend the all-white school near her home. What was it like for her? Listen to hear how a little girl became a hero of the civil rights era.
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Story Length: 7:17
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AIR DATE: 02/15/2021
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