charlie Mingus for kicks

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1. Went directly to Youtube to listen. Comments included this one summarizing story behind the music.

I remember watching the turmoil in Little Rock when a kid.

Here is what a commenter wrote:

"Here's the story behind the music: Nine high-achieving African-American students tried to attend classes at all-white Little Rock Central High School in 1957, following a Supreme Court finding that segregation was unconstitutional.

"Governor Orval Faubus, being sick and ridiculous, as the music reports, called out armed Arkansas National Guardsmen to keep these 15-year-old kids from entering the school building, while white men and women spat in the kids' faces. President Eisenhower countered by sending in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army.

"Once inside the school, the kids were attacked verbally or physically by white students throughout the year. Students attempted to set one girl on fire and splashed acid in the face of another, attempting to blind her. All nine not only survived, but thrived. Two became university professors, one became Deputy Assistant Director of the Interior in the administration of President Clinton, and another became Secretary of Labor in the administration of President Carter. A good life is the best revenge."

Writer is identified on Youtube Comments.

Great selection.

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2. I did not know that, Thank you Charlie Mingus!