Little Rock Nine Member Ernest Green on Creating an Atmosphere of Change

Sep 4, 2021

Ernest Green, a notable member of the Little Rock Nine, shares his groundbreaking experience as one of the first African-American students to integrate a public school in 1957. He discusses the importance of challenging outdated mindsets and highlights the necessity for societal change. Green reflects on the emotional struggles and the role of community support during a tumultuous time in history. He emphasizes embracing diversity as a strength and the continued fight for equality, urging future generations to learn from the past.

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ANECDOTE

Unintentional Hero

Ernest Green volunteered to integrate Central High, unaware of the historical significance.
As a teenager, he was more focused on his summer job.

INSIGHT

Resistance as Validation

The intense resistance to integration highlighted the value of the education being withheld.
Ernest Green recognized this, strengthening his resolve to attend Central High.

ANECDOTE

King's Presence

Martin Luther King Jr. attended Ernest Green's high school graduation.
King was giving a speech nearby and wanted to witness the event.

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On today’s podcast Ryan talks to Ernest Green about his experience as one of the first African-American students to integrate at Little Rock Central High School in 1957, why we should strive to disprove backwards thinking, how we must change as a country, and more.

Ernest Green is one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Green was the first African-American to graduate from the school in 1958. In 1999, he and the other members of the Little Rock Nine were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President Bill Clinton.

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