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17 Headline-Making Moments on The Oprah Show
In 25 seasons, The Oprah Show has taken on some of the biggest stories of our time.
The Oprah Winfrey Show  |  April 14, 2011
The Little Rock Nine
Little Rock Nine Reunion—1996

In 1957, nine black teenagers were the first students to integrate Arkansas' Little Rock Central High School. The nation watched as these young students were barred from going to class by the National Guard. In 1996, every one of the Little Rock Nine appeared on The Oprah Show to talk about their bravery in the face of racist hostility.
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