Robert Brown Bishop Robert Raymond Brown led a “ministry of reconciliation” as a key figure in Little Rock Central High School’s desegregation crisis in 1957.
Later Life and Legacy (Brown-5)
Bishop Brown continued advocating for equal rights throughout his life. He led a group of 48 ministers in a protest at the Arkansas State Capitol in 1965. They were there to petition Governor Faubus to re-open the Capitol cafeteria after…
Acclaimed Author (Brown-4)
Bishop Brown was an acclaimed author. He wrote Bigger Than Little Rock, a book chronicling the Little Rock Central High School’s desegregation crisis and discussing integration in 1958. It was a national success and garnered Bishop Brown positive feedback and…
A Day of Prayer (Brown-3)
Bishop Brown believed healing was needed to reduce tensions in Little Rock during the desegregation crisis. He understood that healing came through prayer and that it was the obligation of the clergy of all religious denominations to provide leadership to…
Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Crisis (Brown-2)
Bishop Brown’s belief and adherence to the principles of equality were guiding forces throughout his life. His letters, sermons, writings, and actions reflect his trust in those principles. These guiding forces served Brown well when he was thrust into the…
Calming Presence in the Middle of a Storm (Brown-1)
Bishop Robert Raymond Brown led a “ministry of reconciliation” as a key figure in Little Rock Central High School’s desegregation crisis in 1957.