Nine Courageous Students - A Lifetime of Impact.
- Claudeen Benoit
- Mar 26
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 1
Speech Transcript:
My name is Claudeen Benoit™ , and I find this moment in history to be inspiring.
Carlotta Walls - Elizabeth Eckford - Ernest Green - Gloria Ray - Jefferson Thomas - Melba Pattilo - Minniejean Brown - Terrence Robert and Thelma Mothershed.
Nine courageous students and a lifetime of impact.
This is the History of The Little Rock Nine:
Nine Brave Students Faced Incredible Challenges, They just wanted the same things the other students had. These brave students were selected and put under rigorous testing. Because the students had a big challenge ahead of them!
The Little Rock Nine spent a great deal of time preparing for the rocky road ahead. The First Day of School proved to be Pretty Tough and the Little Rock Nine encountered a few obstacles.
Despite these challenges, the Little Rock Nine, Kept at it, Kept at it, Kept at it. They showed up, everyday, day in, and day out!
In the words of Theodore Roosevelt, “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”
These students tremendously desired a positive future for themselves and never gave up on that.. and over time, the circumstances worked out!
The Little Rock Nine, may not have been aware of the impact they would have down the road. But through their consistency and effort, the group of students, enacted positive change.
The Little Rock Nine even went on to have bright futures and made outstanding contributions and achievements.
In the words of Christian D. Larson, “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."
Carlotta Walls.• Elizabeth Eckford.• Ernest Green.• Gloria Ray.• Jefferson Thomas.• Melba Pattillo• Minniejean Brown.• Terrence Roberts and Thelma Mothershed.
Nine Courageous Students and A Lifetime of Impact.
Written by Claudeen Benoit™. © All Rights Reserved.
About Claudeen Benoit™:
Claudeen Benoit™ is a classically trained professional Actress, Musician, and Founder with roots in New Jersey and a strong connection to New York City. She has encompassed roles as an Actress, Musician, and the visionary Founder of "B2!"—a Manhattan-based retail concept. She is the graduate of the prestigious "American Academy of Dramatic Arts - NY" in which she received the "Princess Grace Foundation's" Scholarship towards attendance. (Notable Alumni: Danny Devito, Robert Redford, Anne Hathaway, Kim Cattrall, Adrien Brody, and more.) She has also been a student among many other Notable Performing Arts institutions in New Jersey and New York. (Such as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's - Young Artists Institute - (Newark, NJ) , NJ's Papermill Playhouse, and more. She is so grateful to the wonderful educators and mentors who helped pave her path as a creative artist from childhood.
Claudeen Benoit™ is also the recipient of numerous Performing Arts Awards, Scholarships, and is Recognized for her engaging MTVK VJ hosting and contributions to Film, TV, and Theater projects such as "Hairspray: The Musical. " Claudeen Benoit has also carved her niche as the creator of "B2!" an Offline and Online Retailer since its establishment in 2012.
"B2!" - By Claudeen Benoit™ - is For Millennials and by a Millennial. (21+)... The retail concept specializes in featuring a slew of independent brands, appealing novelty items. As the face of the store's brand, her dedicated fan base and customers frequent the store not just for its unique offerings but also for the chance to interact and engage with her live.
In additional to her Professional Performing Arts Background, and Entrepreneurial Pursuits. Ms. Claudeen Benoit™ has an extensive educational background in coverage of both the Performing arts, and Business Management. She is a graduate of the notable American Academy of Dramatic Arts, (A.O.S. - Professional Theater) - She has both an Associates Degree and Bachelors Degree in Business Management, and has entered her fourth Higher Educational Program pursuing her fourth higher ed. degree, a Master's in Business Administration. She deeply values lifelong learning and mission is fueled by ueled by continued growth, self development, and dedication, goodwill and lifelong learning. She looks forward to new semester and successful year ahead.
