Who were Elizabeth Eckford and Hazel Bryan? These two women became iconic figures during the Civil Rights Movement. Elizabeth Eckford was one of the “Little Rock Nine,” a group of African American students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957. On her first day, she faced a hostile crowd, including Hazel Bryan, a white student captured in a famous photograph yelling at Elizabeth. This image became a symbol of racial tension in America. Over the years, their lives took unexpected turns, leading to a complex relationship marked by attempts at reconciliation and understanding. Their story is a powerful reminder of the struggles and progress in the fight for equality.