Ruby Bridges was a 6-year-old first-grader when she walked past jeering crowds of white people to become one of the first Black students at racially segregated schools in New Orleans more than six ...

In the 1960s, Ruby Bridges became the first African-American student to integrate into an entirely white public school system in New Orleans. She joins Charlayne Hunter-Gault, who followed in ...

RUBY BRIDGES: I had no idea that it was going to be a white school. It wasn't something that my parents explained to me. As a matter of fact, the only thing they said is, Ruby, you're going to go ...

Nearly 65 years later, that bond is as strong as ever between Bridges and retired teacher Barbara Henry. "She’s like another ...

The groundbreaking Ruby Bridges is telling her most personal story yet. To mark today’s release (Sept 6.) of her new children’s book, the award-winning author has a poignant message for the kids.

This file photo taken on Feb. 23, 2018 in Jackson, Mississippi shows new children’s book author Ruby Bridges, who integrated a racially segregated school in New Orleans in 1960.

More than 62 years ago, Ruby Bridges, then 6 years old, walked past jeering crowds of protesters and up the stairs of William Frantz Elementary School, a courageous act that ...

Ruby Bridges, who desegregated New Orleans schools as a 6-year-old in 1960, shares why it's important for kids today to learn and understand her story.

Ruby Bridges will appear in Topeka on Nov. 14, the 64th anniversary of the day she made Civil Rights history by desegregating a New Orleans school.

Ruby Bridges was a 6-year-old first grader in November 1960 when she had to be escorted by federal marshals as the first Black student in her all-white public elementary school in New Orleans.