Reflection 6

The Little rock nine will forever be remembered in history for their outstanding courage. The little rock nine were a group of black teenagers in 1957 from Little Rock, Arkansas. They were trying to enter Central High School. When they made their first attempt, they were barricaded out by the national guard. This was because schools were going through the integration process. Blacks were now allowed to cross into all white schools. Most of the blacks were bused from their neighborhoods to the white communities. Many people had difficulty accepting this change. Emotions and characters were going to be challenged. Even though integration laws were passed, many of the white town members did not think it was right. The nine black students attempted once again to enter Central High. This time they were surrounded by angry town folk , students and police. They all lined up at the entrance waiting for their chance to scream obscenities at the nine. They held their heads high and continued on there way. People were shouting horrible things at them, throwing things and just hollering to scare them. Many times they feared for their lives but still maintained the composure to continue going to school. Once of the nine was so fed up with all the taunting and cruelty, she dumped her chili on a white student and was ultimately suspended from Central High. I would have been scared to death if I was one of the nine. Walking toward the school, surrounded by gunmen and angry rioters would make me feel as though I was walking to my death. I would never have been able to sustain enough composure toward those who taunted me. I probably would have been suspended like the girl. I have a hot temper when it comes to teasing and disrespect. I would’ve gotten myself into a lot of trouble with my big mouth. I look up to the nine for being able to get through such a horrible time. It would have been such an amazing sight to see. I hope that people learn a thing or two from the Little Rock Nine. Instead of being so caught up in our world, we should stand back and take a look at what someone else is going through. We can find strength and motivation from stories like the Little Rock Nine.