What does Melba Pattillo’s story (and the stories of the other Little Rock Nine) teach us about segregation, racism, and the experience of integrating southern schools in the 1950s? Draw on the evidence in Warriors Don’t Cry to support your answer.

Your essay must be 4-5 paragraphs in length (around 1.5 to 2.5 pages). It should begin with a concise thesis as a direct answer to the question; it should analyze the main ideas presented in the reading; and paraphrase/summarize specific supporting details from the reading as evidence. Where appropriate, reference your examples with where they’re found in the text.