Guests: Carlotta Walls LaNier and Lisa Frazier Page
Facing down an angry mob, nine black students integrated Little Rock’s all-white Central High School in 1957. Embraced as the "Little Rock Nine," their story captured national headlines and marked a defining moment in civil rights history.
At age 14, Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the "Little Rock Nine." In her new memoir, written with Washington Post reporter and editor Lisa Frazier Page, LaNier recounts the events, including the bombing of her home, that thrust her into the news spotlight.
Join LaNier and Page as they reflect on the legacy of Little Rock and evolving media coverage of civil rights, diversity and race. The authors will sign copies of "A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School" after the program.
"Inside Media" is produced by the Newseum and is open to all visitors. Seating is on a space-available basis.
The event was moderated by Rich Foster, from the Newseum.
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