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September 3, 1964

The North Little Rock School District finally desegregated, when eight African-American students were admitted to the all-white Clendenin and Riverside elementary schools. A group of six black students (known as the North Little Rock Six) had attempted to desegregate the district on September 9, 1957, when they arrived for the first day of the school year at North Little Rock High School. A group of students blocked the school’s entrance, and a crowd of more than 200 had gathered by noon. The students did not attempt again to attend the school and enrolled instead in the black Scipio Jones High School.

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Sleepy LaBeef

“Sleepy” LaBeef was born in Smackover (Union County) in 1935. Beginning a career in gospel music as a teenager, he soon turned to the rockabilly sound of the 1950s. During his long career in this music genre, he has released a number of albums and shared the stage with such legends as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Roy Orbison.

 

“Sleepy” LaBeef was born in Smackover (Union County) in 1935. Beginning a career in gospel music as a teenager, he soon turned to the rockabilly sound of the 1950s. During his long career in this music genre, he has released a number of albums and shared the stage with such legends as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Roy Orbison.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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