After Walls LaNier , two others integrated Little Rock Central High School . In 1957 school was all - white ; today it 's predominantly African - American . ` and now we have the opportunity to show it ` Little Rock Nine were the foundation '' student says of her legacy . LaNier believes education will focus on a person 's ability ; not their race .
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 .