Little Rock Nine member releases new memoir (UALR Public Radio) - Today marks the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. Terrence Roberts was one of the Little Rock Nine; the black students who began classes that day under the protection of federal troops. This week Roberts released a memoir of his experiences and FM 89's Abe Martinez spoke with him about the events of that year.

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