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A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to avoid integration, September 1958. Photographed by Thomas O Halloran
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A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to avoid integration, September 1958. Photographed by Thomas O Halloran
ANTI-INTEGRATION, 1958.
A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to avoid integration, September 1958. Photographed by Thomas O Halloran
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This powerful photograph captures a significant moment in American history. In September 1958, during the height of the civil rights movement, Little Rock, Arkansas closed its schools to prevent integration. The image depicts a high school boy wearing pajamas as he sits attentively in his living room, learning arithmetic from a television broadcast. The young student's determination and eagerness to continue his education despite the obstacles imposed by segregation is evident in his focused expression. His surroundings reflect working-class life with modest furniture and a cabinet holding books and educational materials. Photographed by Thomas O Halloran, this image serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by African American students seeking equal access to education during this era. It highlights both the resilience of individuals like this young boy and the power of communication through television as an alternative means for learning. The photo also symbolizes resistance against Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation across America at that time. It stands as a testament to those who fought for equality and justice within their communities. Today, we can look back on this image with gratitude for how far we have come while acknowledging that there is still work to be done towards achieving true equality in education and beyond.
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