School board member in LIttle Rock Arkansas responds to reporter's questions about racial segregation, civil rights, and the strife that occurred in 1957 surrounding the "Little Rock Nine" and integration of Little Rock Central High school in Little Rock,Arkansas. He speaks on the effects of the racial segregation and attendant discord and strife on industrial and commercial development of the city of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Shows an art exhibition on African Americans in Little Rock,Arkansas. One paintings depicts an African American man wearing hat. People look at the paintings. A small girl looks at the paintings.
Shows a African American dentist treating a patient in a clinic in Little Rock,Arkansas. A African American nurse assists the dentist.
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.
Shows an African American band playing at a night club in Little Rock,Arkansas. Couples dance to the beat of the jazz rock music. As music track continues, view changes to chamber of Arkansas Senate and swearing in of Governor Orval Faubus. View of Orval Faubus at the podium speaking in the Arkansas Senate chamber.