Melba Beals — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor.
Serves as an author, life coach, and inspirational speaker at Melcon Communications.
One of the Little Rock Nine, who desegregated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.
Is a best-selling author.
Earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from San Francisco State University.
Holds a Doctorate in International Multi-Cultural Education from the University of San Francisco.
Was one of 32 minority journalists chosen to integrate the News Media.

Biography

Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals is a prominent civil rights advocate and best-selling author, recognized for her commitment to equality and social justice. In 1957, she was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American high school students who desegregated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.