Ernest Green

Grandfather

Daisy Bates

Coach Loomis

Mrs. Green

Rev. Lawson

Lydia Wilson

Thurgood Marshall

Marcus

Gov. Orval Faubus

Principal Matthews

Elizabeth Eckford

Scott Green

Thelma Mothershed

Jason

Coach Snell

Gov. Marvin Griffin

Mrs. Gaines

Mayor Woody Mann

Starkey

Charlene Talbot

Rhonda

Grace Lorch

Lionel

Mr. Prior

Gloria

Carlotta

Melba

Emmett Moody

Governor's Aide Smiley

Rev. Matcher

Minnijean's Father