audio by artist marya tambawalla

• produced by Marya Tambawalla
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Prompted by Federal Court order, the Little Rock, Arkansas school board was forced to reopen the public schools it had closed in previous desperate efforts to avoid racial desegregation..  When desegregation had begun two years earlier, the Little Rock Nine were entering the then all-white Central High.  The Nine faced violent backlashes from white communities.  For the following two years, the school board came up with excuse after excuse to delay integration of the City's public schools.  Their efforts even included shutting down schools.

• produced by Marya Tambawalla
• in 2008

Why do we go to college? Is it our own decision or pressure from our parents? Is it our desire to learn or the promise of a higher paycheck? Is it to realize our potential and achieve our dreams or to hang out with friends? Take a listen as Marya Tambawala explores whether or not college is for everyone?