Melba’s support system was her family and a few other non-family influences. One of her influences was her faith in her religion; with the words of her prayers giving her hope along the whole integration process. Also, her religion helped support her through trivial situations of integrating, this also helped her survive her first day at Central High School. Her grandmother was another influence that kept her going, she believed that Melba was special and she used words to motivate Melba. She told Melba God was always with her and won’t abandon her. Her mother supported her by letting her integrate Central High School and helping her escape the mobs. Her friends in the group “Little Rock Nine”, they supported each other by believing in each
