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Little Rock Desegregation Heroes Mark New Era

Former students who helped pave way for Obama presidency to attend inauguration

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 20, 2009 1:53 AM CST

(Newser) – Five decades ago, nine teenagers walked into their new high school through screaming mobs who spat at them and shouted racist abuse. They were the first black students to desegregate Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., and became known as the Little Rock Nine....   Read full story »

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