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A Day in Melba's Shoes

By: Clair W.
Massachusetts, Age 12


Melba Pattillo was a very brave woman. I would never have been able to do what she did. Being threatened everyday would be so frightening! I don't know what I would do if I was ever in a situation even similar to Melba's. She beat the odds and went to that all white school. I could not believe how vicious the parents and students were. If I was her I would probably just stay home. Melba Pattillo was a true warrior and I admire her for that.



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