LITTLE ROCK
When Little Rock commemorates the 50th anniversary of Central High School’s desegregation, Annie Abrams hopes the city can create quite a contrast between now and 1957.
“This will not be a crisis,” said Abrams, a retired schoolteacher who was the first black president of Central’s PTA. “This will be our crown of all our efforts.”
Anniversary organizers held a news conference outside Central on Monday to promote events related to September’s observance of the school’s integration. Over 30 commemorative activities have been scheduled, according to Mayor Mark Stodola.
