Melba Pattillo's Warriors Don T Cry

In Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Pattillo, an American middle school opened its doors to 9 brown students, later known as Little Rock Nine. During this desegregation period, the students face hate and discrimination but they fight the war with bravery and courage. Although Melba was the face behind the operations, without her team of support, she would have never been able to persevere. Her grandmother, India Pattillo Beals, Danny from the 101st Airborne Division, and Link, a white senior at the school were all critical throughout Melba’s journey to survive and