After Walls LaNier , two others integrated Little Rock Central High School . In 1957 school was all - white ; today it 's predominantly African - American . ` ` Little Rock Nine were the foundation '' student says of her legacy . LaNier believes education will focus on a person 's ability ; not their race .
Carlotta Walls LaNier , eight others integrated Little Rock Central High School . In 1957 school was all-white ; today it 's predominantly African-American . `` Little Rock Nine set the foundation '' student says of Obama presidency . LaNier hopes Americans will focus on a person 's ability ; not their race .