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Ruby Bridges hands out books in Memphis on anniversary of desegregation ruling
It’s the story of Ruby Bridges, who at 6-years-old made history integrating a school in the Deep South. “Well, first of all, today being May 17 is just ...
Black Enterprise1mon
Ruby Bridges Returns To Civil Rights Museum For Reading Fest - Black Enterprise
Ruby Bridges will make her return to the National Civil Rights Museum for her annual reading festival, held on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Brown v.Board decision.
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Ruby Bridges' new children's book is love letter to her 1st grade teacher: 'She's like another mom to me'
Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges details her friendship with retired teacher Barbara Henry, who is the subject of her new children's book, "Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher." ...
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Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges recalls the teacher who changed her life
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 ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle4mon
Ruby Bridges urges people to ‘choose good’ in the fight against injustice - University of Chicago News
On the first day of school, Bridges recalled how she and her mother were driven to school by U.S. marshals—tall, white men wearing yellow armbands. They were there to protect Bridges and her mother ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle5mon
Ruby Bridges to speak at UChicago’s 2025 MLK commemoration
Bridges is also the author of several books for young readers including Through My Eyes (1999), This Is Your Time (2020), I Am Ruby Bridges (2022). In 2024, she released Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts , a ...
The Topeka Capital-Journal7mon
Ruby Bridges visits Topeka to talk desegregation, racism and education - The Topeka Capital-Journal
On Nov. 14, 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges was surrounded by loved ones and her New Orleans community, unaware of the significance of what she was about to do. During the height of the Civil Rights ...
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Students honor Ruby Bridges' legacy with walk to school
About 40 Sheldon High School students made their way to Monroe on Thursday for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, waving signs and cheering as passing cars honked in support.. Across Eugene and ...
The Register-Guard7mon
Eugene area students join Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
About 40 Sheldon High School students made their way to Monroe on Thursday for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, waving signs and cheering as passing cars honked in support.. Across Eugene and ...
USA Today7mon
Ruby Bridges celebrates anniversary of school desegregation
On Nov. 14, 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges was surrounded by loved ones and her New Orleans community, unaware of the significance of what she was about to do.. During the height of the Civil Rights ...
KSBW The Central Coast7mon
Salinas schools join Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day - KSBW Channel 8
i'm bk, ksbw action news 8. thank you brooke.## local schools -- taking part in "ruby bridges walk to school day" earlier. the day honors the strides made by ááruby bridgesáá on this day back ...