Loads of you asked about the lady screaming in that image, well there is more to the story, both women are alive. The white woman’s name is Hazel Bryan, now Massery. The excerpt below is from history.com Eckford stayed silent about her ordeals for years and suffered from depression and trauma throughout her adult life. Bryan spent years atoning on her own, learning about the civil rights movement and becoming more racially conscious. In 1997, Will Counts, the photographer whose iconic shot was by then considered a defining document of a moment in the struggle for Black equality in the United States, arranged for the two to meet in person. Forty years after Bryan screamed at Eckford, they reunited, reconciled and became friends. Or did they? After a brief, warm friendship that saw them attend events and seminars together and even pose for a poster entitled “Reconciliation” that featured a modern-day photo of the pair outside Little Rock Central, their paths split again when they realized they could not truly reconcile. “True reconciliation can occur only when we honestly acknowledge our painful, but shared past,” said Eckford. Though both Hazel Bryan—now Massery—and Elizabeth Eckford are still alive, it’s unclear if they will find that reconciliation during their lifetimes. Their journey from enemies to friends to tense acquaintances is a reminder of the lasting effects of America’s history, just as the photograph of two diametrically opposed girls shows just how far the nation has come. history.com/news/the-story…
The historical incident of my great-great-uncle's lynching in 1917 still echoes in my family, serving as a powerful reminder of the long-lasting trauma that our forefathers endured. However, we firmly believe that to heal from such wounds, we must first acknowledge the truth and work towards comprehensive reconciliation on a larger scale, addressing the deep-rooted systemic discrimination that their collective denial has perpetuated. The current status of these two remarkable women stands as a clear indication of our nation's failure to grieve, make amends, and move forward. Despite the facade of equality under the law, our country remains divided and even goes so far as to ban historical literature to prevent future generations from gaining knowledge. It is an undeniable fact that some feel so intimidated by the existence of racism, a social construct instigated by their predecessors, that they resort to committing atrocious acts to conceal the truth. Let us work tirelessly toward a future where our Republic rises above its challenges and embraces reparation and reconciliation, paving the way for a more equitable society that benefits us all.
@misanharriman The onus is always on Black people to forgive & forget racism & racism acts...... Well that's not always possible.
@misanharriman Pics like that are a metaphor for what Duchess Meghan is currently experiencing
@misanharriman Oh this is great. I often wonder about the people in those hateful photographs and what became of them. Thank you.
@misanharriman The ⚪️ woman is the one who needed to do the atoning. She needed to be on her knees begging forgiveness. But pride always goes before destruction. Eckford did NOTHING wrong. She was a child.
@misanharriman Do you think MOST of our ppl’s (black ppl) pathological NEED to forgive those who oppress us is a strength or a weakness?
@misanharriman I always wondered who's meemaw that was being so ugly, and what ger perspective is today. I want more of these interviews b4 tge people die.
@misanharriman Thank you for the additional information 🖤