How Ruby Bridges made school integration history at 6, while racists screamed at her
Ron DeSantis, named Bridges’ “I am Ruby Bridges” children’s book as his recommended read of the month for children in grades ...
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A young Memphis student’s letter on gun violence is featured in new Ruby Bridges book
It was ultimately featured as one of 12 children’s letters in Bridges’ latest book, titled “Dear Ruby: Hear Our Hearts.” On ...
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Ruby Bridges urges people to ‘choose good’ in the fight against injustice
At UChicago’s MLK event, civil rights icon recalls integrating New Orleans schools and pleads to protect today’s youth ...
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Books address the desire kids have to fit in
“Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts” by Ruby Bridges, illustrated by John Jay Cabuay, is a genuine testimony to the power of children. (Orchard Books) “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts” by Ruby ...
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Ruby Bridges to speak at UChicago’s 2025 MLK commemoration
Each year on Nov. 14, the foundation leads Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, an annual day of dialog to inspire students to take part in their own forms of activism. “These pages truly speak to the ...
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Prime Stage's 'Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story' is a touching look at a heroine of history
Starting this weekend that leads into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Prime Stage Theatre is mounting a production of “Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges ... removed their children from the building ...