The conflict at little rocks central high school was a reaction to what event?

The conflict at Little Rock Central High School in 1957 was a reaction to the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. The decision prompted efforts to integrate schools, leading to significant resistance in Arkansas. When nine African American students, known as the Little Rock Nine, attempted to enroll at the all-white school, they faced violent opposition and were initially prevented from entering. This event highlighted the deep-seated racial tensions and resistance to desegregation in the South.