Carlotta Walls LaNier , eight others integrated Little Rock Central High School . The school was the first in Arkansas to integrate and became a model for other schools across the country. `` [ We 've ] got to get past ` Little Rock Nine set the foundation '' student says of Obama presidency . LaNier hopes Americans will focus on a person 's ability ; not their race .
Carlotta Walls LaNier , eight others integrated Little Rock Central High School . The school was the first in Arkansas to integrate and became a model for other schools across the country. ` Little Rock Nine set the foundation '' student says of Obama presidency . LaNier hopes Americans will focus on a person 's ability ; not their race .