Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry.The minister was urging us to pray for Governor Faubus and do whatever was necessary to heal any sour feelings we had against white people. He had been organizing other ministers in Little Rock to speak out and condemn the governor for dispatching the troops. He said we should pray for the judges and city officials and the President to make the right decisions—to let us into Central High.

The minister urged the students to pray, let go of bitter feelings, and seek fair decisions that would allow them into Central High. He was also organizing ministers to speak publicly against Governor Faubus’s actions. This shows that ministers can encourage people to respond positively and work toward change. The excerpt does not say ministers control local government, or that people should avoid forgiveness or public expression.

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