Elizabeth Eckford was the first member of the Little Rock Nine to arrive at Central High in 1957 to face an enraged group of segregationists alone. A photograph of her attack became one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. After leaving Little Rock, Eckford served in Women's Army Corps (WAC) and as a Probation Officer. Her awards include the Congressional Gold Medal, America's highest honor. She still resides in her beloved Little Rock.
Dr. Eurydice Stanley is an International Motivational Speaker, Author and served 28-years as an Army Lieutenant Colonel specializing in human resource management, public affairs, education, inclusion and human relations training. She is a lifetime member and alumni of Florida A & M University, a Distinguished Toastmaster and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is the proud mother of Grace an Christian, the muses for her other three books.
Grace Stanley is a high school freshman who enjoys volleyball, theatre and service. She has won numerous awards for excellence in writing and videography and is founder of Missing Petals, a human trafficking awareness organization. Grace is 15, the same age Elizabeth was while first attempting to attend Central High.