Daisy Bates did many things, one important thing that Daisy Bates did in her life was that she was a civil rights leader. She was a high supporter of many programs of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Daisy Bates played a leading role in the Little Rock Nine. In 1957, she helped nine African American students to become the first to attend the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. The nine african american students became known as the Little Rock Nine. Bates’ home became the headquarters for the battle to integrate Central High school and she served as a personal advocate and supporter to the students. September 4 was their first attempt to attend the school. The governor, Orval Faubus, opposed
