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Melba Pattillo

This person was one of the Little Rock Nine at Central High School in Little Rock. Born on Pearl Harbor Day, this person has a supportive family, particularly the grandmother. The story is told from this person's perspective.

India Peyton

This person is the matriarch of the family of one of the Little Rock Nine. Although self-educated, this person who values education and religion, is the source of much strength in the family. At night, this person stands guard over the family with a shotgun.

Lois Pattillo

This person is the parent of one of the Little Rock Nine students. This character is a seventh-grade English teacher who has a Master's degree, a rare occurrence in the community at the time.

Howell Pattillo

This person is a parent of one of the Little Rock Nine. Since a divorce, this person no longer lives with the children...

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