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Bridges was taught by a white teacher named Barbara Henry and was the only student in her class for the entire school year. To commemorate Ruby Bridges, on Wednesday, Nov. 17, Centreville ...
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Eventually, the students returned, but none of them was willing to share a classroom with her. Bridges was taught in a classroom by herself by teacher Barbara Henry all year long.
Sixty years later, a sculpture of Bridges as a smiling 6-year-old stands in front of the school, and the classroom where Henry taught her has been named the Ruby Bridges Room.
Through heartfelt anecdotes and thoughtful dialogue, Bridges aims to inspire educators and students to continue the conversation about civil rights and the role of teachers in shaping a more inclusive ...
In her latest book, "Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher," she shares a personal story about the teacher who helped her forever change the course of history. And joining us now is a civil rights ...