Melba Patillo: Warriors Don't Cry By msarandez Period: Jun 17, 1957 to Jul 16, 1958 Melba's life in Little Rock central High SChool Aug 1, 1957 Melba went on a trip to Cincinnati Ohio with her brother, mother and grandmother. Aug 16, 1957 Melba's parents were informed that she was accepted to Little Rock Central High School Sep 3, 1957 Melba's First Day at LRCHS Melba and her mother drove to the school only to find thousands of white protesters and soldiers at the school who refused to let them in.
