time in 1957. this is a time when the country was supposed to have desegregated our schools, but boy, they had not in little rock. and those kids had to be escorted to class shielded from an angry violent mob by members of the army and the national guard. those nine kids, the little rock nine, hold a signal place in african american history, in american history, but particularly in african american history, which will be taught this year at the advanced placement level at their high school. we often say history rhymes. we say history repeats, but sometimes history is just a linear direct rerun. joining us now is bracey harris, who is an nbc news national reportser who has been interviewing members of the little rock nine about this decision in arkansas. i really appreciate you being with us tonight. thank you very much for making time. yes, thank you, rachel, for having me. so you were able to track down members of the little rock
where nine brave black students attended class for the first time in 1957. this is a time when the country was supposed to have desegregated our schools, but boy, they had not in little rock. and those kids had to be escorted to class shielded from an angry violent mob by members of the army and the national guard. those nine kids, the little rock nine, hold a signal place in african american history, in american history, but particularly in african american history, which will be taught this year at the advanced placement level at their high school. we often say history rhymes. we say history repeats, but sometimes history is just a linear direct rerun. joining us now is bracey harris, who is an nbc news national reportser who has been interviewing members of the little rock nine about this decision in arkansas. i really appreciate you being with us tonight. thank you very much for making time.