Daisy Bates

1914 – 1999

Daisy Bates was a prominent civil rights activist and journalist who played a pivotal role in the integration of Little Rock Central High School in 1957. As the president of the Arkansas chapter of the NAACP, she tirelessly fought for African American students' rights, advocating for educational equality and voting rights throughout her career. Bates' leadership and courage in the face of adversity helped to pave the way for future generations to demand justice and equality.