On Nov. 14, 1960, when Ruby Bridges was just 6 years old, she unknowingly became an icon for the civil rights movement that was sweeping the country. The first grader made history when she became the ...
Armstrong said she spoke with the teacher who created the assignment. “Students and all children, nobody is automatically born with racism. Racism is something that is taught,” Armstrong said. “What ...
Civil rights icon and activist Ruby Bridges says that when she saw “the young people take to the streets” after George Floyd’s killing, she “felt like it was about time.” In a video series TIME is ...
Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges shares insights from her latest book, "Ruby Bridges: A Talk With My Teacher." She reflects on her experiences as a young girl integrating an all-white school, ...
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day has become an annual tradition for Eugene and Springfield schools. The event is an opportunity for students to learn about segregation and civil rights. Bridges had her ...
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This month students across the Alameda Unified School District are engaged in multiple efforts to help the members of our community, including food drives, warm coat drives, toy collections, gift card ...
October marks Black History Month in the UK, an annual event celebrating the achievements, contributions, and history of Black communities worldwide. One important figure is Ruby Bridges, a ...