One of the 'Little Rock Nine' Speaks at Marist School

DUNWOODY, Ga. - Civil Rights pioneer Ernest Green delivered the keynote speech Friday at Marist School's annual Diversity Assembly.

Green was part of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who integrated Little Rock, Arkansas' Central High School almost 60 years ago. Their actions helped mobilize a nation to insure access to a quality education was granted to all Americans.

Green said helping these students understand the past will help them build a better future.

Marist school hosts a diversity assembly each year as a way to promote acceptance and respect for all people.

The school also recently created the office of inclusion and diversity.