Shows the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock,Arkansas. Two African American men exiting the court are questioned by a reporter. The man speaks on the rights of the African Americans during the civil rights movement. He adds that there should be equality in justice and a mass education program is needed in the society.
Shows Cheer leaders leading practice session at the Little Rock Central High school in Little Rock,Arkansas.
Reporter interviews U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who speaks about the steps the Federal government took in the field of Civil Rights after the racial segregation strife of 1957. He discusses actions under the administration of his brother, President John F. Kennedy.
A service at the AME Church in Little rock, Arkansas. Pastor addresses the African American congregation that includes several of the original "Little Rock Nine." They receive life membership in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) . Starting at 1:20 into clip, bombing damage done to the First Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama is shown. The First Baptist Church was bombed in 1957. African American women leave the Little Rock AME church after the service.
Elderly woman gives an interview in her palatial home. She says that every public facility should be integrated including library, hospitals and schools. She speaks for the civil rights of African Americans and the importance of integration based on her Christian faith. She was on the board of the Public Library when it was integrated 10 years prior.
Scenes from the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom". Mix of mostly African Americans and white American gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Participants sing and chant songs as they march. Led by folk singer, Joan Baez, they unite and sing in chorus the civil rights anthem: "We Shall Overcome" Statue of Abraham Lincoln at the memorial.
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